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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Coastal Proccesses', 1.
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Attrition - Particles carried by the waves are thrown against each other and broken into pieces.
Corrasion - Sand, shingle and pebbles carried by the waves are thrown against the cliff and gradually wear it away.
Corrosion or Solution - Very small particles of rock are dissolved by the sea and carried away in solution.
Hydraulic Action - When a wave pounds rocks air is trapped in cracks. When the waves retreat the air expands violently and breaks up bits of rock.
Transportation - Pieces of rock worn away by erosi…

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