Question

The breaking down of rocks into smaller particles is called weathering.

Answer 1

Answer:

YES

Explanation:

Weathering is the process where rocks are worn away or broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, plants and other forces. Erosion, on the other hand, occurs when these broken rocks and sediments are picked up & moved to another place by ice, water or wind.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Mechanical weathering (also called physical weathering) breaks rock into smaller pieces. These smaller pieces are just like the bigger rock, just smaller. That means the rock has changed physically without changing its composition. ... Abrasion is another form of mechanical weathering.