Abrasion is distinguished from plucking in that

A) abrasion is a smooth scraping, while plucking is a more jagged gouging of the bedrock.
B) abrasion is a jagged gouging, while plucking is a smooth scraping of the bedrock.
C) abrasion is an erosional feature, while plucking is a depositional feature.
D) abrasion is a depositional feature, while plucking is an erosional feature.


A) abrasion is a smooth scraping, while plucking is a more jagged gouging of the bedrock.

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