Question

Explain weathering. Mention the factors that affect the rate of weathering and soil erosion.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Weathering is the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earths surface to form soil.

Factors that affect rate of weathering and soil erosion.

Rainfall, heat and moisture are the 3 main factors which affect the rate of weathering and soil erosion.

Wind also is factor affecting soil erosion.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The action of the weather conditions in altering the color, texture, composition or form of exposed object specially : the physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of earth material at or near earth's surface. This is definition of weathering..

Rainfall, Heat and moisture that affect the rate of weathering and soil erosion.