Processes Of Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
What is hydraulic action
A
Water and air get into the cracks of the sea wall and pressure builds up breaking the rocks
2
Q
What is corrosion
A
Rocks smash against the sea wall and break it down
3
Q
What is attrition
A
Rocks rub against each other and break down
4
Q
What is solution
A
Chemicals in the water break down the rocks
5
Q
What is transportation
A
The waves carry rocks along with the water
6
Q
What is deposition
A
The water leaves rocks behind because they are too heavy, too many or lose energy
7
Q
What are constructive waves
A
These waves have a stronger awash so they build the beach
8
Q
What are destructive waves
A
These have a stronger backwash so the waves take away the sediment and deposit it somewhere else
