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Wearing and erosion only wears down a small proportion of rocks and soil compared to the whole continent. New mountain ranges are also constantly formed as tectonic plates push against each other.

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How do waves cause weathering and erosion?

Waves can cause weathering and erosion by continually pounding against rocks and cliffs, gradually breaking them down through mechanical weathering. This process weakens the structure of the rock, making it more susceptible to erosion. The action of waves also carries away the fragmented rock particles, leading to erosion of the coastline.


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Is erosion another name for weathering?

Yes, erosion is a synonym of weathering.


Does weathering must take place before erosion?

Weathering does not necessarily have to take place before erosion. While weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles, erosion is the process of transporting these particles to a new location. Weathering can occur simultaneously with erosion or even after erosion has started.


In what order do deposition weathering and erosion occur?

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Why is the sediment load in a river an indicator of the amount of weathering and erosion?

Because the bigger the load is, more weathering and erosion there is. The less of it means less of weathering and erosion.


What are the process that cause earths surface to wear down?

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The major cause of weathering and erosion is?

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What do weathering and erosion have not in common?

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