is the breakdown of rocks that is caused by impact and friction
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Weathering is the physical and chemical breakdown of rock at the earth's surface. ... Abrasion is the grinding of rock by impact and friction during transportation. Rivers, glaciers, wind, and waves all produce abrasion.
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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks that is caused by impact and friction.
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- Weathering is the breakdown of rocks and minerals on earth surface.
- It causes disintegration of rock near the surface of earth.
- Main causes of weathering are plant and animal life, atmosphere and water.
- It is different than erosion. Weathering occurs on site with little or no movement.
- It is a process that changes solid rocks into sediments.
- There are different types of weathering, mechanical weathering, physical weathering, chemical weathering, organic weathering etc.
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