Weathering and erosion

What is the primary difference between weathering and erosion?

• Weathering is the movement of rock pieces, while erosion is the breaking down of rocks.

• Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

• Both weathering and erosion refer to the same process of rock breakdown.

• Weathering only changes the color of rocks, while erosion moves them.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of weathering mentioned?

• Chemical Weathering

• Mechanical Weathering

• Atmospheric Weathering

• Biological Weathering

What are the three main natural causes of erosion?

• Heat, cold, and pressure

• Water, wind, and ice

• Plants, animals, and humans

• Gravity, volcanoes, and earthquakes

Is the following statement true or false? Erosion only takes place over millions of years.

• True, erosion is always a very slow process.

• False, erosion can happen rapidly or gradually over time.

• True, erosion requires long periods to significantly change landforms.

• False, erosion only happens quickly during extreme weather events.