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Question
Distinguish between the Attrition and Abrasion.
Distinguish Between
Solution
| Attrition | Abrasion |
| Attrition is the process of erosion in which rocks and pebbles bump into each other. | Abrasion is the process of erosion which involves scratching and polishing of the surface of bedrock. |
| In attrition, the rocks and pebbles break up into smaller fragments. | In abrasion, the rock particles rub against and wear away the surface. |
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The pebbles or rocks become smooth and rounded. |
The eroded bedrock on the surface has a smooth side. |
| Attrition relates to the material that moves. | Abrasion affects the surface along which the material moves. |
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