Geography Physical Landscapes Flashcards
1
Q
What is hydraulic action??
A
The force of the river were against the banks can cause air to be trapped in the gaps between the soil
2
Q
What is abrasion??
A
Abrasion is when rocks are carried along the river scrapes the river bed
3
Q
What is attrition??
A
Attrition is when rocks that are begin carried by the river smash together & break into smaller particles
4
Q
What is solution??
A
Solution is when soluble particles are dissolved into the river
5
Q
What is traction??
A
Traction is when large particles are rolled along the river bed
6
Q
What is saltation??
A
Saltation are particles that are too heavy to be suspended along the river
7
Q
What is suspension??
A
Suspension is when fine sediments are carried in the river
8
Q
What is solution??
A
Solution are sediments that are dissolved in the river
