Exploring Weathering and Erosion

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What is weathering?

Weathering is the process of decomposing, breaking up, or changing the color of rocks.

What is erosion?

Erosion is the movement of rocks and sediment that have been broken apart through weathering.

What are the main processes that result in the creation or destruction of landforms?

The main processes are weathering and erosion.

What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Weathering is the process of breaking up rocks, while erosion is the movement of the broken rock pieces.

Give an example of weathering and erosion.

An example is when the salty sea crashes against the coast's rocks and sand, causing weathering and erosion.

What is the definition of weathering?

Weathering is the process of decomposing, breaking up, or changing the color of rocks.

What is the definition of erosion?

Erosion is the movement of rocks and sediment that have been broken apart through weathering.

How are weathering and erosion related?

Weathering is the process that breaks up rocks, while erosion is the movement of the broken rocks and sediment.

Give an example of weathering.

An example of weathering is when the salty sea crashes against coastline rocks and sand, causing them to break down.

What happens during the process of erosion?

During erosion, the broken rocks and sediment are moved from one place to another.

Test your knowledge on weathering and erosion processes with this fun quiz! Learn about how rocks are decomposed, broken up, and changed in color through weathering, as well as the movement of rocks and sediment through erosion. Discover the differences between these two important processes and enhance your understanding of landform creation and destruction.

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