Here's a breakdown:

* Weathering is the process where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces, known as sediment, through various natural forces.

* Sediment is the loose material that results from the weathering of rocks.

There are two main types of weathering:

* Physical Weathering: This involves the breakdown of rocks through mechanical forces like freezing/thawing, abrasion (rock rubbing against rock), and root wedging.

* Chemical Weathering: This involves the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions, such as oxidation (rusting), hydrolysis (water reacting with minerals), and carbonation (acid rain dissolving rock).

Weathering plays a crucial role in creating the sediment that forms soil, sand, and other geological features.