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What breaks down rocks and other materials at earth's surfaces?
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∙ 14y ago
Weathering is the breaking down of rock by physical or chemical means. Examples would be frost wedging, dissolution by acidic rainfall, and abrasion.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agono, that is weathering. Erosion is the process of moving objects from the crust like rocks to different locations.
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