Question

Rocks carried by the river smash together and break into smaller pieces. This process is called _____. abrasion attrition suspension mass wasting

Most wind erosion is caused by _____. saltation abrasion traction plucking

Answer 1

Rocks carried by the river smash together and break into smaller pieces. This process is called attrition. During this process of coastal or river erosion rocks break apart to become smaller and more rounded. As the rocks continue to collide, they erode more and more, getting smaller and smaller until they are only sediment.

Answer 2

This process is called attrition. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option.

Most wind erosion is caused by saltation. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option.

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