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Question
On the basis of the given points, differentiate between weathering and erosion.
| Weathering | Erosion | |
| Definition | ||
| Causes/Agents | ||
| Effect/Results | ||
| Examples |
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Solution
| Weathering | Erosion | |
| Definition | Breaking of rocks due to physical and chemical breakdown. | Removal of rock particles with the help of agents. |
| Causes/Agents | Heat, pressure, water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, salts, animals, plants, man, etc. | Wind, water, glacier, groundwater, sea waves. |
| Effect/Results | Breaking or disintegrating or weakening of rocks | Formation of different landforms. |
| Examples | Exfoliation, shattering, block disintegration, etc | V-Shaped, U-Shaped valleys, gorges, etc. |
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