River erosion 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEWJEC Created by: sashadelmageCreated on: 02-03-15 16:39 Attrition Rocks carried by the river wear down the river bed and banks 1 of 5 Abrasion Rocks taken along by the river wear down the river bed and banks. 2 of 5 Hydraulic action The force on the river's banks cause air to be trapped in cracks. The pressure weakens the banks and gradually wears it away. 3 of 5 Solution Soluble particles are dissolved into the river. 4 of 5 Erosion The wearing away of rock and soil found along the river bed and banks. 5 of 5
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