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Does erosion break down rocks

Updated: 9/20/2023
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yes wind and soil erosion both contributes to breaking down of rocks.You can Google it and see the pictures of beautiful rocks have been shaped due to wind erosion.and water erosion breaks down the rocks and even make its surface smooth.

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