Processes of River Erosion Flashcards
1
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What is hydraulic action?
A
Hydraulic action is when the fast moving water breaks and wears away material from the bed and banks of the river.
2
Q
What is abrasion ?
A
Abrasion is when the load is thrown against the bed and banks if the river and wears them down
3
Q
What is attrition?
A
Attrition is when the load is broken down further as particles bounce of each of each other become smooth and rounded
4
Q
What is solution?
A
Solition is when the water dissolves some of the minerals(eg.limestone) on the river bed and bank