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What is Hydraulic Action/Power? |
Water or debris is forced into cracks. Force of water causes this. |
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What is it called when rocks/stones erode the bed and sides of the river bank? |
Corrasion |
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What is it called when rocks get smaller by chemical action? |
Corrosion |
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What is attrition? |
Rocks get smaller when knocked together. |
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What is abrasion? |
When sediments in the river wear away the rock (sort of like sandpaper). |
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What is solution? |
When soluble particles are dissolved into the river. |
