River Erosion

Question 1

Define Hydraulic Action

Answer 1

The force of the water against the bed and banks

Question 2

Define Attrition

Answer 2

Material carried by the water that smash against each other causing them to break and become smaller

Question 3

Define Abrasion

Answer 3

When the bed and banks are eroded by the rivers load

Question 4

Define Corrosion/Solution

Answer 4

When acids in the water dissolve the bed and the banks