V Shaped Valkeys Flashcards
1
Q
Vertical erosion
A
Cuts downward into the valley
2
Q
Hydraulic action is when
A
Waves compress air into the river bank causing material to be dislodged
3
Q
Abrasion is when
A
The force of the water throws the bellows against the river bank causing erosion
4
Q
Solution is when
A
Soluble rocks react with acids in the water
5
Q
The valleys sides
A
Are steepened by frost shattering
