River Erosion Processes Flashcards
1
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erosion
A
when a river wears away the land
2
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1- Hydraulic action
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the force of air and water being pushed into cracks in the bed and bank enlarging them over time.
3
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2-Abrasion
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the river’s load scrapes against the bed and banks wearing it away.
4
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3-Attrition
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the load carried by the river bump into each other and become smoother, smaller and rounder over time.
5
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4-Solution
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the chemical action of river water.
the acids in the water slowly dissolve the bed and banks.
