rivers

Question 1

what are the 2 main types of erosion

Answer 1

abrasion and plucking

Question 2

what is erosion

Answer 2

erosion is where rocks and soil get worn away by wind water ice or gravity

Question 3

what is abrasion

Answer 3

abrasion is the process of wearing down or scraping away rocks or other materials through friction leaving scratches behind called striations

Question 4

what is plucking

Answer 4

as the glacier moves down it plucks the rocks frozen into the glacier from the ground

Question 5

what is freeze thaw weathering

Answer 5

Freeze-thaw weathering is a process where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart over time.

Question 6

what is a corrie

Answer 6

A corrie, also known as a cirque, is a bowl-shaped hollow found on the side of a mountain, typically formed by glacial erosion.

Question 7

what is a interlocking spur

Answer 7

An interlocking spur is when a river or stream flows down a slope and creates ridges in the valley.