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No, though they are often confused. Here are the definitions:
- Weathering: the wearing away of rocks in situ
- Erosion: the wearing away and taking away of rocks
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoWeathering is different from erosion. Weathering is the decomposition of rocks, while erosion refers to the loosening and carrying away of rock debris by moving agents.
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What is the strongest type of erosion?
If you're speaking of natural erosion, it is generally caused by weather - ie, it's the same thing - but can also be caused by chemical reaction.
In what order do deposition weathering and erosion occur?
first the weathering happens which causes an erosion which makes deposition.
Is there Weathering or Erosion in Dubai if so where and how?
yes there is weathering and erosion in Dubai, sand is the after effect of thousands of years of erosion.
Which process weathering or erosion is easier to see actually taking place?
Why is erosion easier to see than weatheringHow can the process of erosion take placeWhat caused the weathering or erosion take placeWhere does weather erosion mostly take placeDoes weathering take place before or after erosionDoes weathering need to occur before erosion takes placeDoes weathering must take place before erosionWhy is weathering important to the process of erosionWhich process is faster erosion or weatheringWhat does ice have to do with the process of weathering and erosionB1TCH
What combination of process can transform a metormorphic rock to sediments?
Exposure, weathering, and erosion can transform a metamorphic rock into sediments.
Does weathering must take place before erosion?
Not exactly, when erosion occurs weathering is happening.' Weathering is almost the same thing as erosion, but not completely.
What thing is different from erosion and weathering?
Erosion is when..................................................................................................................................................and weathering is when......................................................................................................!
What are the steps on how weathering and erosion and deposition work together?
they all do the same thing, i think
Is their any weathering and erosion on Mars?
yes mars has erosion and weathering just the same as on earth.
Do weathering and erosion happen at the same time?
not always but alot of the time they do occur at the same time it is possible
What is weathering and erosion and explain weathering and erosion?
weathering and erosion are steps that happen when it rains.
What geologic process can change any type of rock into sediment?
Weathering and erosion
What is the strongest type of erosion?
If you're speaking of natural erosion, it is generally caused by weather - ie, it's the same thing - but can also be caused by chemical reaction.
What are the effects of weathering and erosion on earth?
what are the effects of weathering and erosion
Is weathering and erosion synonyms?
*Are weathering and erosion synonyms. Yes, they are.
What are the regional effects on weathering erosion and deposition?
Erosion and weathering
What are the synonyms for weathering erosion deposition?
Weathering, erosion, and deposition.
