Why is weathering important to erosion?

Answer 1

Weathering: breaking down
Erosion: sediment moving

Basically, weathering is when sediment wears away. Erosion is when that sediment is moved by wind or water to another place.

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Answer 2

Leo Arens

Weathering is important to erosion because it breaks down rocks and minerals into smaller particles, making them more susceptible to being transported by erosion processes such as wind, water, or ice. This breakdown of rock materials through weathering accelerates erosion rates by increasing the surface area exposed to erosive forces, facilitating the removal and transportation of sediments.

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