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Question
Distinguish between the following :
Erosion and Weathering.
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Solution
Erosion :
- Erosion includes the work of weathering away of rocks of the earth.
- It involves motion.
- River, glacier, wind are its main agents.
Weathering :
- Weathering is the breaking of rocks by elements of the atmosphere.
- It involves no motion.
- Temperature, frost, wind, plants and animals are its main agents.
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