* Physical weathering: This is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical forces, such as freezing and thawing, wind, and water.
* Chemical weathering: This is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by chemical reactions, such as oxidation, hydrolysis, and carbonation.
* Biological weathering: This is the process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by living organisms, such as plants, animals, and fungi.
Erosion is the process of transporting weathered materials away from their original location. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
* Water erosion: This is the process of transporting weathered materials away from their original location by water, such as rainfall, runoff, and flooding.
* Wind erosion: This is the process of transporting weathered materials away from their original location by wind.
* Ice erosion: This is the process of transporting weathered materials away from their original location by ice, such as glaciers and ice sheets.
* Gravity erosion: This is the process of transporting weathered materials away from their original location by gravity, such as landslides and avalanches.
