Coastal Weathering and Erosion 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEAQA Created by: TayaCreated on: 04-07-18 19:23 Weathering The breakdown of rocks where they are 1 of 8 Chemical Weathering The breakdown of rock by changing its chemical composition 2 of 8 Carbonation Weathering Happens in warm and wet conditions 3 of 8 Mechanical Weathering The breakdown of rock without changing its chemical composition 4 of 8 Erosion When the rocks are broken down and carried away by something eg. seawater 5 of 8 Hydraulic Power Waves crash against rock and compress the air in the cracks, putting pressure on the rock 6 of 8 Abrasion Eroded particles in the water scrape and rub against rock, removing small pieces 7 of 8 Attrition Eroded particles in the water smash into each other and break into smaller fragments, rounded their edges as they rub together 8 of 8
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