Sea Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
Hydronic action
A
This is the power of the water hitting the coastline
2
Q
Air compression
A
The waves trap air in cracks in rock. As the waves retreat the trapped air expands quickly and can crack the rock
3
Q
Abrasion
A
Th s is caused by small races carried in the sea water hitting against the coastline
4
Q
Attrition
A
Is caused by small stones hitting against each other breaking themselves into smaller pieces
5
Q
Name the types of sea erosion
A
Hydrolic action
Air compression
Abrasion
Attrition
