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Weathering starts the process of erosion. Once material has been weathered down, it is easier for it to erode away with water, wind, and people moving on it.

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Weathering and erosion break igneous and other types of rock into smaller pieces called what?

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The process that breaks down rock and other materials at earth's surface is called?

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