Processes of River Erosion Flashcards

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What is hydraulic action?

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Hydraulic action is when the fast moving water breaks and wears away material from the bed and banks of the river.

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What is abrasion ?

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Abrasion is when the load is thrown against the bed and banks if the river and wears them down

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What is attrition?

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Attrition is when the load is broken down further as particles bounce of each of each other become smooth and rounded

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What is solution?

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Solition is when the water dissolves some of the minerals(eg.limestone) on the river bed and bank

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