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Distinguish between:
Weathering and Denudation
State the difference between weathering and denudation.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Factor | Weathering | Denudation |
| Definition | The breakdown or disintegration of rocks by natural agents. | The process of breaking and removing rocks from the Earth's surface. |
| Process | Involves disintegration or decay of rocks at or near the surface. | Includes weathering, erosion, mass movement, and transportation. |
| Movement | No movement of material occurs. | Involves the displacement and removal of material from one place to another. |
| Result | Formation of soil and smaller rock particles. | Lowering of the land surface and rounding of exposed rock surfaces. |
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