Processes of erosion. Flashcards
1
Q
Abrasion.
A
Material rubs away the valley floor and sides wearing it away (sandpaper) leaves stirations.
2
Q
Plucking.
A
Occurs where the glacier freezes onto rock and as the glacier moves the rock stick to the ice is pulled away.
3
Q
Calving.
A
Chunks of ice break off the glacier.
4
Q
Freeze thaw weathering.
A
Water gets into cracks and freezes then expands and process occurs again.
