Weathering can effect erosion in that the absence of support from wind and brine pounding against the rock (weathering) just simply lets the dirt, gravel, etc. to just slide down (erosion).
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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which makes them more susceptible to being eroded by factors such as wind, water, or ice. Essentially, weathering prepares the rocks for erosion by weakening their structure, making them easier to transport and deposit in new locations.
Weathering and erosion can impact living things by altering their habitat. Excessive erosion can remove protective vegetation, leading to habitat loss for plants and animals. Weathering can also change soil composition and nutrient availability, which can affect the survival and growth of organisms.
Weathering does not necessarily have to take place before erosion. While weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles, erosion is the process of transporting these particles to a new location. Weathering can occur simultaneously with erosion or even after erosion has started.
Yes, weathering and erosion affect all rocks on Earth's surface to some extent. Weathering breaks down rock into smaller pieces, while erosion transports these pieces to new locations. These processes are constant and can shape the landscape over time.
Weathering: disintegration, decomposition, deterioration Erosion: abrasion, corrosion, scouring Deposition: accumulation, sedimentation, deposit
Erosion