Geological Erosion Mechanisms and Processes
particles suspended in the water rubbing against a river bank or cliff is what type of erosion
Answer: Abrasion
Explanation
Abrasion - When pebbles grind along the river bank and bed in a sand-papering effect.
Attrition - When rocks that the river is carrying knock against each other.
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