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