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Lesson -2- The earth and changes on it.
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2) explain weathering. Mention the factors that
affect the rate of weathering and soil erosion​

Answer 1

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Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering. Once a rock has been broken down, a process called erosion transports the bits of rock

Answer 2

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Weathering -

Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth. Water, ice, acids, salts, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering.

Factors -

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