Compare and contrast weathering and erosion?

Answer 1

Factors: Erosion occurs because of factors like wind, water, ice, human activities like deforestation etc. Weathering, on the other hand is caused by contact with the earth's atmosphere. These atmospheric conditions may be heat, pressure etc. Movement: Erosion is caused by the movement of eroding agents while in weathering there is no movement. Weathering is caused when rocks come in contact with atmospheric conditions but there is no movement involved of either of the components.

Answer 2

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through natural processes like water, wind, and temperature changes. Erosion, on the other hand, involves the transportation of these weathered materials by agents such as water, wind, ice, or gravity. While weathering breaks down rocks in place, erosion involves the movement and deposition of the weathered material.