types of coastal erosion Flashcards
1
Q
hydraulic action
A
when waves force themselves into cracks in the rock forcing them to tear apart.
2
Q
abrasion
A
waves carring beach material and then thrown against cliffs
3
Q
corrosion
A
when the cliffs dissolve by slightly acidic water
4
Q
attrition
A
rocks and pebbles collide with each other they become smaller and more rounded
