Erosional processes Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
hydraulic action
A
the force of waves pushes air into cracks in the rock causing it to break a part
2
Q
abrasion
A
loose pebbles and sediment is thrown against the rock by the waves as they gradually break down
3
Q
attrition
A
pebbles crash into each other inside waves overtime they are smoothed and made smaller
4
Q
corrosion
A
salt creates a weak acid that slowly breaks down rock as the wave spay gets on the cliff face9
