How do weathering and erosion compare and contrast?

What's the difference between Erosion and Weathering? Weathering and erosion are geological processes that act together to shape the surface of the Earth. read more

Some weathering might take place, but it is incidental to the effects of erosion. Erosion is most often used by laymen in regards to the transport of loose sediment or detritus by water. It can however involve simple gravity. read more

Differences between Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition By Tim Thode weathering is the breaking down of the rocks, soil, and minerals as well as artificial materials through contact with the Earth's Atmosphere, biota and waters. read more

Weathering and erosion are geological processes that act together to shape the surface of the Earth. Erosion is displacement of solids (soil, mud, rock and other particles) usually by the agents of currents such as, wind, water, or ice by downward or down-slope movement in response to gravity or by living organisms. read more