Process of Erosion

Question 1

Name the 4 processes of erosion

Answer 1

• Hydraulic Action
• Corrosion/Abrasion
• Solution (Corrosion)
• Attrition

Question 2

Define Hydraulic Action

Answer 2

The sheer force of the water being pressed against the bed and banks

Question 3

Define Abrasion

Answer 3

The rivers or seas load rub and wear away at the rock on the bed and banks

Question 4

Define Solution

Answer 4

A chemical reaction between the acid in the water and certain rock types e.g. limestone

Question 5

Define Attrition

Answer 5

The rocks and pebbles hit against one another and break each other down into smaller, smoother pieces.