Exploring Erosion
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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?

  • Plucking (correct)
  • Entrainment
  • Abrasion
  • Traction
  • 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?

  • Suspension (correct)
  • Saltation
  • Traction
  • Detachment
  • Which force is responsible for the process of raindrop erosion?

    <p>Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does saltation erosion primarily occur?

    <p>Dry areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of particles being carried by a medium without touching the surface called?

    <p>Suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of particles rolling, sliding, and shuffling in bodies of water or flowing water called?

    <p>Traction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the detachment of a particle from the origin material due to physical, chemical, and biological weathering called?

    <p>Detachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of environment does solution erosion primarily occur?

    <p>Aqueous environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What force is responsible for the process of raindrop erosion?

    <p>Abrasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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