Processes Of Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
What is abrasion?
A
Eroded particles in the water scrape against rock, removing small pieces.
2
Q
What is attrition?
A
Eroded particles in the water smash into each other and break into smaller fragments. Their edges also get rounded as they rub together.
3
Q
What is hydraulic power?
A
Waves crash against rock and compress the air in the cracks putting pressure on the rock. Repeated compression widens the cracks and makes bits of rock break off.
