Rivers: erosion and transportation

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  • Created on: 28-11-16 19:23
Hydraulic Action
sheer force of water wears away banks and river bed from underneath
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Abrasion/Corrasion
rocks carried by river wear away the bank like sandpaper
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Attrition
rocks being carried by river smash together, becoming smoother and smaller
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Solution/Corrosion
small particles dissolved in river
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Traction
large boulders and rock rolled along the river bed
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Saltation
small pebbles and stones bounce along river bed
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Suspension
fine, light material carried along by the water
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Solution
minerals dissolved in water
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Card 2

Front

rocks carried by river wear away the bank like sandpaper

Back

Abrasion/Corrasion

Card 3

Front

rocks being carried by river smash together, becoming smoother and smaller

Back

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Card 4

Front

small particles dissolved in river

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

large boulders and rock rolled along the river bed

Back

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