Glacial processes: Erosion Flashcards

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What is plucking?

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When the glacier moves, the rocks attached to bedrock are pulled from the landscape, leaving a jagged surface.

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What is abrasion?

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A sandpapering effect caused by small rocks in glacier rubbing on bedrock.

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