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  • Understanding Rock Weathering: The 4 Main Erosion Factors
    Here are 4 things that erode weathered rocks:

    1. Water: Rain, rivers, and ocean waves are powerful forces of erosion. Water can dissolve some minerals in rocks, and the force of flowing water can wear away rock surfaces.

    2. Wind: Wind can carry sand and other abrasive particles, which can grind away at weathered rock surfaces. This is particularly effective in deserts and coastal areas.

    3. Ice: The freezing and thawing of water in cracks within rocks can cause them to break apart. This process is called frost wedging.

    4. Biological Agents: Plants can grow in cracks in rocks, and their roots can pry them apart. Animals, like burrowing creatures, can also loosen and move weathered rock fragments.

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