s3 geography exam

Question 1

hydraulic action

Answer 1

force of waves crashing against shores and cliffs. power of waste forces air into cracks and compress it and blows the rock apart as the pressure is released.

Question 2

solution-

Answer 2

chemicals in seawater dissolves minerals in the rocks causing them to break up.

Question 3

corrasion

Answer 3

rocks and pebbles get thrown at cliffs wearing them away.

Question 4

attrition

Answer 4

rocks and pebbles carried by waves smash into each other, wearing away becoming smaller rounder and smoother.