Physical Landscapes In The UK: River Landscapes In The UK - River Erosion Flashcards

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Attrition

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When stones carried by the river knock against each other, making the stones smaller and more rounded.

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Hydraulic action

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The force of the water hitting the riverbed and banks.

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Abrasion

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When the load carried by the river repeatedly hits the bed and banks dislodging particles into the flow of the river.

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Solution

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When the river flows over limestone or chalk, the rock is slowly dissolved.

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