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what is weathering
- WTCWICS

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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

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what is erosion
WWIG

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erosion is when the small rock particles formed by weathering are moved elsewhere due to wind, water, ice or gravity.

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