Weathering and Erosion

Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth.

Erosion is the process of transporting bits of rock and mineral away.

Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering.

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<p>No rock on Earth is hard enough to resist the forces of weathering and erosion because these processes constantly change the rocky landscape of Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers