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What is the process of detachment of a particle from the origin material due to physical, chemical, and biological weathering called?
What is the process of detachment of a particle from the origin material due to physical, chemical, and biological weathering called?
- Plucking (correct)
- Entrainment
- Abrasion
- Traction
In which type of environment does solution erosion primarily occur?
In which type of environment does solution erosion primarily occur?
- Glaciated
- Dry
- Aqueous (correct)
- Coastal
What is the process of particles being carried by a medium without touching the surface called?
What is the process of particles being carried by a medium without touching the surface called?
- Suspension (correct)
- Saltation
- Traction
- Detachment
Which force is responsible for the process of raindrop erosion?
Which force is responsible for the process of raindrop erosion?
Where does saltation erosion primarily occur?
Where does saltation erosion primarily occur?
What is the process of particles being carried by a medium without touching the surface called?
What is the process of particles being carried by a medium without touching the surface called?
What is the process of particles rolling, sliding, and shuffling in bodies of water or flowing water called?
What is the process of particles rolling, sliding, and shuffling in bodies of water or flowing water called?
What is the detachment of a particle from the origin material due to physical, chemical, and biological weathering called?
What is the detachment of a particle from the origin material due to physical, chemical, and biological weathering called?
In which type of environment does solution erosion primarily occur?
In which type of environment does solution erosion primarily occur?
What force is responsible for the process of raindrop erosion?
What force is responsible for the process of raindrop erosion?
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