Erosional processes Flashcards by phoebe wills

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hydraulic action

the force of waves pushes air into cracks in the rock causing it to break a part

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abrasion

loose pebbles and sediment is thrown against the rock by the waves as they gradually break down

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attrition

pebbles crash into each other inside waves overtime they are smoothed and made smaller

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corrosion

salt creates a weak acid that slowly breaks down rock as the wave spay gets on the cliff face9

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Erosional processes Flashcards

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