Rivers + Landforms Flashcards
1
Q
What is attrition?
A
Small rocks and stones hitting into each other
2
Q
What is abrasion?
A
Large rocks digging into the river bed
3
Q
What is hydraulic action?
A
Water forming cracks in the river banks
4
Q
What is solution? (Erosion)
A
Slightly acidic water breaking down rocks into sediment
5
Q
What is traction?
A
Large rocks/boulders rolling downstream
6
Q
What is saltation?
A
Rocks and pebbles bouncing across the river bed
7
Q
What is suspension ? (Transport)
A
Small rocks and pebbles being carried by the water
8
Q
What is solution? (Transport)
A
Dissolved minerals being carried by the water
