Here's how it works:
* Weathering: This is the process where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by forces like wind, rain, ice, and temperature changes.
* Transportation: The weathered rock fragments are then picked up and moved by wind, water, or ice.
* Deposition: The transported materials are eventually dropped in a new location, often in valleys or lowlands.
Types of Erosion:
* Water erosion: Rain, rivers, and ocean waves wear away rock and soil.
* Wind erosion: Wind carries away loose sand and dust, sculpting landscapes.
* Glacial erosion: Moving glaciers carve out valleys and transport massive amounts of rock and sediment.
Over time, these erosive forces gradually chip away at hillsides and mountains, making them smaller and more rounded.
