Erosion, Transportation and Deposition 0.0 / 5 ? General StudiesErosion, Transportation and DepositionGCSEAQA Created by: emilygibson97Created on: 06-05-14 17:28 What is Hydraulic Action? The force of water breaking particles away from river channel. 1 of 8 What is Corrasion? Eroded rocks scrape and rub against channel, wearing it away. 2 of 8 What is Attrition? Eroded rocks smash into each other and break into smaller fragments. 3 of 8 What is Corrosion? River water dissolves rock. 4 of 8 What is Traction? Large particles are pushed along the river bed. 5 of 8 What is Saltation? Pebble - sized particles are bounced along the river bed. 6 of 8 What is Suspension? Small particles are carried along by the water. 7 of 8 What is Solution? Soluble materials dissolve in the water and are carried along. 8 of 8
Unit 2.7 The social, ethical and environmental implications of scientific discoveries and technological developments 0.0 / 5
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