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What is hydraulic action in the context of fluvial erosion?

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Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK

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What is hydraulic action in the context of fluvial erosion?.

  1. A.The physical wearing away of riverbanks by sediment
  2. B.The force of water hitting the riverbed and banks
  3. C.The chemical breakdown of minerals in the water
  4. D.The movement of sediment along the riverbed

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