Question

What is weathering and how is it different from erosion?

Answer 1

Weathering breaks down and loosens the surface minerals of rock so they can be transported away by agents of erosion such as water, wind and ice. There are two types of weathering: mechanical and chemical. Mechanical Weathering. Mechanical weathering is the disintegration of rock into smaller and smaller fragments.

difference-

Erosion is the removal and transport of surface materials (soil, rocks, mud, etc.) through the actions of wind, water, and ice. ... The primary difference between weathering and erosion is that weathering occurs in place whereas erosion involves movement to a new location.