Question

What are different types of erosion and how do they work?

Answer 1

There are four types of erosion: Hydraulic action - This is the sheer power of the water as it smashes against the river banks. Air becomes trapped in the cracks of the river bank and bed, and causes the rock to break apart. Abrasion - When pebbles grind along the river bank and bed in a sand-papering effect.

Answer 2

the three type of erosion are

1. sheet sheet
2. rill
3. gully

sheet erosion is the removal of particles by water drop and surface flow.