To put is simply, weathering is breaking big rocks into small rocks. Erosion is moving those small rocks somewhere else - by wind, water or ice.
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β 13y agoWeathering is the breaking down of rock and erosion carries it away. Both of them contribute in some way to the formation of new soil.
They are both the result of physical change brought about by natural forces such as wind or water.
No. Weathering and erosion refer to physical processes: frictional disintegration of solid (or mainly solid) objects due to the action of natural forces. However, there are nuclear processes (fusion) that will alter the elements in the core of the sun from light elements to heavier elements - ending with iron.
Four processes that shape the earth includes solidification, weathering, erosion, and deposition
The type of water erosion that forms larger channels down a steep slope is called gully erosion. Gully and rill erosion are the dominant types of water erosion in the world.
Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through exposure to environmental factors like water, wind, and temperature changes. Erosion is the movement and transportation of these weathered materials by natural forces like water, wind, and ice. Together, weathering and erosion work to shape and change the Earth's surface over time.
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Weathering and erosion
Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, leading to soil formation and altering the landscape. Erosion then transports these particles away, shaping the land and creating landforms like valleys, canyons, and deltas. Both weathering and erosion are natural processes that continuously reshape the Earth's surface over time.
Weathering and erosion are related processes, but they are not synonyms. Weathering refers to the breakdown and alteration of rocks and minerals on the Earth's surface, while erosion involves the removal and transportation of these weathered materials by natural forces like wind, water, and ice.
Regional factors such as climate, geology, topography, and vegetation can influence the rates and types of weathering, erosion, and deposition in an area. For example, a wet climate can accelerate chemical weathering, while a mountainous terrain can lead to increased erosion. Vegetation can help stabilize soil and reduce erosion rates. Ultimately, the complex interaction of these factors determines the overall landscape evolution in a region.
Weathering: disintegration, decomposition, deterioration Erosion: abrasion, corrosion, scouring Deposition: accumulation, sedimentation, deposit
Acid rain can contribute to both weathering and erosion. Weathering refers to the breakdown of rock materials due to chemical or physical processes, which can be enhanced by acid rain. Erosion, on the other hand, involves the removal and transport of weathered materials by agents like water or wind, which can also be influenced by acid rain.
The wearing away and removal of rock materials is known as erosion. Erosion can be caused by natural processes such as water, wind, ice, and gravity, as well as human activities like mining and construction. Erosion plays a key role in shaping the Earth's surface over time.
Yes, erosion is a synonym of weathering.
weathering then erosion ,then deposition
first the weathering happens which causes an erosion which makes deposition.