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Are There Four Main Ways Abrasion Occurs?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • Abrasion generally occurs in four ways according to the context.
  • These are glaciation, river channels, waves on coastlines, and wind.
  • Each involves moving particles wearing down surfaces.
  • The specific mechanisms differ but all produce abrasion.

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