Question

Distinguish between the following :
Erosion and Weathering.

Answer 1

Erosion :

1. Erosion includes the work of weathering away of rocks of the earth.
2. It involves motion.
3. River, glacier, wind are its main agents.

Weathering :

1. Weathering is the breaking of rocks by elements of the atmosphere.
2. It involves no motion.
3. Temperature, frost, wind, plants and animals are its main agents.