Multiple choice

What is the difference between weathering and erosion in reference to rocks and soils?

  1. Weathering is less intense than erosion.

  2. Weathering is more intense than erosion.

  3. Weathering is in situ, while erosion is ex situ.

  4. Weathering is ex situ, while erosion is in situ.
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Explanation

Weathering and erosion are geological processes that act together to shape the surface of the earth. In simple terms, weathering is a set of processes that break solid rocks at the place of their location into fragments. Erosion, on the other hand, is a group of processes that involve running water, blowing wind or moving ice that pick up and move these eroded fragments to a different location. Thus, weathering is in situ, while erosion is ex situ.

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