cAASH Flashcards

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what does CAASH stand for?

A

corrasion, abrasion, attrition, solution, hydraulic action

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what is corrasion

A

rocks clash with cliff

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3
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what is abrasion

A

rocks rubbing together creating a sandpaper effect

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4
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what is attrition

A

rocks clashing together inwater

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5
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what is solution

A

weak acid in water dissolves rocks

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what is hydraulic action

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water and air forced into cliffs and breaks off rock

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