Types of erosion 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSENone Created by: Bryony France-ReedCreated on: 17-12-14 18:35 Hydraulic Action (Side of cliff) Cliff has spaces full of air. Water goes into gaps and compresses (squash) air causing rocks to break apart by exploding 1 of 5 Abrasion (Side of cliff) The sediment is hurled at the cliffs, wearing it away 2 of 5 Solution (In water) Water s acidic because if salt in it causing a chemical reaction, dissolving the rock 3 of 5 Attrition (In water) Loose sediment is swirled in the water colliding with eachother, wearing it down unitl it is smooth, rounder and in smaller pieces 4 of 5 What is erosion? Rocks/material break away from the cliff causing it to change the shape of the coast because of waves crashing, creating sediment 5 of 5
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