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Abrasion/Corrasion |
Is the weathering away of the bed and banks by the load carried by the river. Abrasion increases as velocity increases -sandpaper effect |
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Attrition |
The wearing away of the load carried by the river as they hit into each other Making the load smaller and rounder |
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Hydraulic action |
Water and air is trapped inside cracks on the side of the river. The constant build up and release of pressure causes it to break down |
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Corrosion/Solution |
The load is broken down by chemicals |
