coastal erosion Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
erosion
A
the wearing away of rock among the coastline
2
Q
hydraulic action
A
when the sheer power of the waves smash into the cliff causing air to become trapped in the rocks and causing the rock to break apart
3
Q
abrasion
A
when pebbles grind along a rock platform leading to the pebbles becoming smoother
4
Q
attrition
A
when rocks that the sea is carrying knock against each other. they break apart to become smaller and more rounded
5
Q
solution
A
when the sea water dissolves certain types of rocks
