Coasts revision

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Hydrolic action
waves hit forcing air into the cracks causing rock to weaken and break away
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Abrasion
waves hit and fling rocks at the cliff which wears it down like sandpaper
2 of 5
Attrition
Rocks crash together in the waves which breaks them down into smaller rocks
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Corrosion
Acid in the sea water dissolves the cliff
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Coastal erosion
Wearing away of material, caused by waves and sea water.
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

waves hit and fling rocks at the cliff which wears it down like sandpaper

Back

Abrasion

Card 3

Front

Rocks crash together in the waves which breaks them down into smaller rocks

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Acid in the sea water dissolves the cliff

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Wearing away of material, caused by waves and sea water.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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