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air may become trapped in joints and cracks on cliff face. when a wave breaks, the air trapped compresses which weakens the cliff and causes erosion.
hydraulic action
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bits of rock and sand in waves rind down cliff surfaces like sandpaper
abrasion
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waves smash rocks and pebbles on the shore into each other, and they break and become smoother.
attrition
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acids contained in sea water will dissolve some types of rock such as chalk or limestone
solution
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rode the coastline in a number of ways: Hydraulic action. Air may become trapped in joints and cracks on a cliff face. When a wave breaks, the trapped air is compressed which weakens the cliff and causes erosion. Abrasion. Bits of rock and sand in w
Destructive waves
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

bits of rock and sand in waves rind down cliff surfaces like sandpaper

Back

abrasion

Card 3

Front

waves smash rocks and pebbles on the shore into each other, and they break and become smoother.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

acids contained in sea water will dissolve some types of rock such as chalk or limestone

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

rode the coastline in a number of ways: Hydraulic action. Air may become trapped in joints and cracks on a cliff face. When a wave breaks, the trapped air is compressed which weakens the cliff and causes erosion. Abrasion. Bits of rock and sand in w

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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