Rivers: Processes Of Erosion Flashcards
1
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What is corrasion
A
Fine material rubs against the river bank. The bank is worn away by a sand-appearing action called abrasion, and collapses
2
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What is corrosion
A
Rocks forming the banks and bed of a river are dissolved by acids in the water
3
Q
What is hydraulic action
A
The sheer force of water hitting the banks of the river
4
Q
What is attrition
A
Material is moved along the bed of a river, collides with other material, and breaks up into smaller pieces
