Question

1. which of the following describes the difference between weathering and erosion? (4 points) weathering is the breaking down of rocks while erosion is the breaking down of boulders weathering is the breaking down of rocks while erosion is the movement of the rocks by wind, ice, or water from one place to another weathering is the breaking down of rocks while erosion is when the rocks rub against each other weathering is the movement of rocks while erosion is the breaking down of rocks 5. it is through weathering that we get (4 points) the sand component of soil organic matter vegetation snow

Explanation:

Weathering is the physical, chemical, or biological breakdown of rocks. Erosion is the movement of rock - derived materials by wind, water, ice, etc. Sand in soil is formed from the weathering of rocks. Organic matter comes from decomposed plants and animals, vegetation is living plants, and snow is frozen water vapor.

Answer:

1. weathering is the breaking down of rocks while erosion is the movement of the rocks by wind, ice, or water from one place to another
2. the sand component of soil