hum Flashcards
1
Q
What is Abrasion?
A
The river’s bed and banks are worn down by its load, usually rocks.
2
Q
What is Attrition?
A
The load (e.g. rocks) bump into each other, causing them to smooth down and break into smaller pieces.
3
Q
What is Solution?
A
This is the chemical action of river water. The acids in the water slowly dissolve the bed and banks.
4
Q
What is Hydraulic Action?
A
This is the force of water against the bed and banks.
5
Q
Source definition.
A
The beginning of a river.
6
Q
Turbulent definition.
A
rough, bumpy, not calm
7
Q
Erosion definition
A
destruction or the wearing out of things (usually rocks)
8
Q
Angular/ jagged definition
A
sharp and pointy
