The Types Of Erosion Flashcards

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Abrasion

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Sand and stones in the river scrape the bed and banks and wear them away

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Attrition

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Rocks and stones knock together and wear each other away

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Hydraulic action

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In a fast flowing river water is forced into cracks in the bank. Over time, it breaks up sides of the bank

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Solution

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Water also dissolves soluble minerals from the bed and banks this helps break them up

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