River Erosion and Transportation

Question 1

Corrosion/Abrasion

Answer 1

The process by which the bed and banks are worn down by the river’s load. The river throws these particles against the banks, sometimes at high velocity.

Question 2

Attrition

Answer 2

Material(the load) carried by the river bump into each other and so are smoothed and broken down into smaller particles.

Question 3

Solution

Answer 3

This is the chemical action of river water. The acids in the water slowly dissolve the bed and banks.

Question 4

Hydraulic action

Answer 4

The process involves force of water against the bed and banks.

Question 5

Solution

Answer 5

Minerals are dissolved in the water and carried along in solution.

Question 6

Suspension

Answer 6

Fine light material carried along in the water.

Question 7

Saltation

Answer 7

Small pebbles and stones bounced along the river bed.

Question 8

Tranction

Answer 8

Large boulders and rocks are rolled along the river bed.