definitions Flashcards
1
Q
what is weathering
- WTCWICS
A
weathering is all the chemical and biological processes that break rocks down into smaller piececs. such as wind, temperature change, water and ice, crystallisation of salts
2
Q
what is erosion
WWIG
A
erosion is when the small rock particles formed by weathering are moved elsewhere due to wind, water, ice or gravity.