Erosional processes Flashcards
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hydraulic action
the force of waves pushes air into cracks in the rock causing it to break a part
abrasion
loose pebbles and sediment is thrown against the rock by the waves as they gradually break down
attrition
pebbles crash into each other inside waves overtime they are smoothed and made smaller
corrosion
salt creates a weak acid that slowly breaks down rock as the wave spay gets on the cliff face9