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Attrition is a form river or coastal erosion. It is when friction against the rock particles as they move and become smaller.

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Attrition in geography refers to the process of rocks and sediment being worn down and carried away by wind, water, or ice. This erosion process alters the surface features of the land over time, leading to the formation of new landscapes.

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wearing away by friction and abrasion, as in pebbles being transported and worn away by tides

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