coastal processes

Question 1

EROSION abrasion

Answer 1

waves carry sediment erodes the cliffs and sea bed

Question 2

EROSION attrition

Answer 2

particles of rock collide with eachother, making them become smaller and more rounder

Question 3

EROSION hydraulic action

Answer 3

breaking waves trap air and water in cracks under pressure. The air and water expands widening the crack

Question 4

EROSION- pounding

Answer 4

mass of breaking waves creating pressure which can cause war away of land

Question 5

EROSION- solution

Answer 5

minerals can be dissolved over time wearing away rocks

Question 6

TRANSPORTATION- solution

Answer 6

invisible load of dissolved materials

Question 7

TRANSPORTATION SUSPENSION

Answer 7

small particles carried by currents

Question 8

TRANSPORTATION saltation

Answer 8

irregular movements, particles are temporarily picked up and later dropped

Question 9

TRANSPORTATION- traction

Answer 9

large particles rolled by water flow