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

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Abrasion involves the smooth scraping of rock surfaces by glacial activity, whereas plucking refers to the process where glaciers freeze to the bedrock and then pull away pieces of rock, resulting in a more jagged gouging.

Abrasion Is Distinguished from Plucking in That Abrasion Is