Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four processes?
A
Hydraulic power, abrasion, attrition, corrosion
2
Q
What is hydraulic power?
A
The power of the water on the river bed and banks. Overtime is weared away
3
Q
What is abrasion
A
The pebbles, sand…. that the river carries, bounce up and down on the river bank and bed, wearing them away
4
Q
What is attrition?
A
The erosion of the load carried from the river.This load rules against other load, the load becomes smother and smaller
5
Q
What is corrosion?
A
The river water is sometimes slightly acidic. This can erode rocks such as chalk or limestone
