What is the main difference between weathering and erosion?

Erosion and Weathering Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Weathering involves the movement of rocks.
Erosion breaks down rocks in place.
Erosion does not involve water.
Weathering breaks down rocks without moving them.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which natural force is NOT involved in physical weathering?
Sunlight
Gravity
Wind
Water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does water contribute to physical weathering in cold environments?
By freezing in rock cracks and expanding
By dissolving rocks
By carrying rocks away
By heating rocks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common cause of chemical weathering?
Wind
Gravity
Acid rain
Plant roots
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organisms are involved in organic weathering?
Plants, animals, and microorganisms
Only animals
Only fungi
Only plants
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor in the process of erosion?
Chemical reactions
Plant growth
Movement of particles
Temperature changes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which erosive force is capable of moving the largest rocks?
Gravity
Ice
Water
Wind
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