Rivers 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyRivers and fluvial processesASAQA Created by: Bryony LeeCreated on: 14-04-13 17:14 Hydraulic Action Sheer force of water hitting river banks and beds 1 of 8 Abrasion Material in the river scraping away the river bed and banks - deepening and steepening 2 of 8 Attrition Material hitting off each other in the river decreasing them in size 3 of 8 Solution Rock such as limestone dissolved in water 4 of 8 Traction Larger rocks and boulders being rolled along the river bed (Upper Course) 5 of 8 Saltation Smaller rocks being bounced along the river bed 6 of 8 Suspension Small rocks suspended in the river 7 of 8 Solution Fine materials dissolved in the water 8 of 8
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