Weathering is the aging process of rocks and minerals. Freezing, thawing, sunlight, chemical reactions and other actions weaken the surface of rocks. The process of erosion can then carry the rock/mineral particles away.
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Weathering is the aging process of rocks and minerals. Freezing, thawing, sunlight, chemical reactions and other actions weaken the surface of rocks. The process of erosion can then carry the rock/mineral particles away.
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