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Abrasion (geology)

earth science Maturity 7-9

Rocks can wear down.

Glacial-abrasion-ss-2006.jpg
Glacial-abrasion-ss-2006.jpg
Moving ice rubs rocks. This makes them smooth. Wind and waves do this too. It changes the land. Can you find a smooth rock?
Plataforma de abrasión (6111819085).jpg
Plataforma de abrasión (6111819085).jpg

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