River Erosion and Transportation Flashcards
1
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Hydraulic action
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Where fast flowing water is forced into cracks, breaking up the bank overtime
2
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Attrition
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Where rocks and stones wear each other away as they knock together
3
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Abrasion
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Where sand and pebbles are dragged along the river bed
4
Q
Suspension
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Fine, light material is carried along by the river
5
Q
Traction
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Large boulders and rocks are rolled along the river bed
6
Q
Saltation
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Small pebble and stones are bounced along the river bed
7
Q
Solution
A
Minerals are dissolved in the water. This is a chemical change
8
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Erosion
A
The wearing away of the riverbed and banks. It can involve the wearing away of rocks and particles carried by the river.
