| Definition |
The process of transporting and removing weathered rock and soil particles from their original location by natural agents like wind, water, ice, or gravity. |
The process of breaking down rocks and minerals in situ (in place) without the removal of material. |
| Location |
Occurs during the movement of material from one place to another. |
Occurs where rocks and minerals are located, without significant movement. |
| Processes |
Physical transportation and removal of weathered material. Common agents include wind, water, ice, and gravity. |
Physical or chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals. Includes mechanical (physical) and chemical processes. |
| Outcome |
Results in the relocation and deposition of weathered material in new locations. |
Transforms the composition and physical characteristics of rocks over time. |
| Agents |
Natural agents such as rivers, glaciers, wind, ocean waves, and gravity play a significant role in erosion. |
Agents include physical forces (e.g., freeze-thaw cycles, abrasion) and chemical reactions (e.g., dissolution, oxidation). |
| Transported Material |
Involves the movement of weathered rock and soil particles, such as sediment, sand, or pebbles. |
Does not involve the movement of material; weathered rocks remain in place. |
| Resulting Landforms |
Creates landforms such as river valleys, canyons, deltas, sand dunes, and sediment deposits. |
Alters the composition and physical properties of rocks, potentially making them more susceptible to erosion. |
