Question

Lori is learning about two parts of the rock cycle: weathering and erosion. She needs to explain how weathering and erosion are different. Which of the following correctly describes the difference between weathering and erosion?

Answer 1

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and erosion is the movement of weathered materials.

Step-by-step explanation:

Weathering and erosion are very important part of the work cycle. They help mainly to break down rocks into sediments.

Weathering is the physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rocks to form sediments and soil. During weathering, a rock is broken down by either chemical action or physical breakage.

Erosion is the removal of weathered materials from the surface of the earth. This is usually by the influence of agents of denudation.