weathering occurs when pieces of rock move to different locations

Question

aeathering is process does it occur when rocks move locations?

Answer 1

Hi Naliyah,

 

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals via contact with the Earth's atmosphere, waters, and biological organisms. Weathering occurs on site, at the same place so when rocks move and change locations, that is not considered part of weathering. That process is called erosion.

 

Hope this clarifies it for you!

Answer 2

Weathering is the process of transporting and depositing minerals or sediments to different places.  Erosion and deposition is composed of weathering.