Question

What is the difference between weathering and erosion? Edgenudity

Answer 1

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The differences between weathering and erosion are:

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`1^(st)` difference ==============

Erosion:

• It is the displacement of solids by wind,water and Ice.

Weathering:

• It is the decomposition of rocks, soil and minerals by direct contact with the atmosphere.

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`2^(nd)` difference ============

Erosion:

• The eroded materials are displaced.

Weathering:

• The weathered materials are not displaced.

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`3^(rd) difference` ===============

Erosion:

• The different types of erosion are wind,water,ice, thermal and gravity erosion.

Weathering:

• The the different types of weathering include physical, chemical and biological weathering.

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Examples of weathering:

• Atmospheric Factors
• Air Pressure

Examples of erosion:

• Wind
• Water
• Ice
• Human activities

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Answer 2

Answer: The main difference between weathering and erosion is that weathering is a long term process, but in contrast, erosion is a short term process.