what are three types of stream erosion?
2006-12-10 13:02:48 · 3 answers · asked by ♥Steeler Chick♥ 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Stream erosion is the detachment of material from the bed or sides of the channel. Approximately 95% of a stream's energy is used to overcome frictional effects imposed by the channel and internal molecular friction. This leaves only 5% of the stream's energy for vertical and lateral cutting. Flowing water erodes in three ways. First, flowing water dissolves materials from the channel contributing to stream's dissolved or, solution load. Secondly, the impact of water, or hydraulic action on the sides and bed of the channel dislodges materials and makes them available for transport as part of the stream load. Materials too heavy to suspend, scoot and roll across the bed, eroding the channel by abrasion.
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http://www.uwsp.edu/geO/faculty/ritter/geog101/textbook/fluvial_systems/geologic_work_of_streams.html
2006-12-10 14:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by jamaica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
streams may cause erosion by carrying away materials, causing materials to rub and wear away other materials and by dissolving materials
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2006-12-10 21:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by gabegm1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to wikipedia, i think i found some things to help you; are you looking for different bodies of water like rivers.
2006-12-10 21:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋