What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Weathering is the breakdown and decay of rocks in-situ (where they originally lie) whereas erosion is the active removal (transportation) of weathered fragments. 

BR
Answered by Benjamin R. Geography tutor

13888 Views

See similar Geography GCSE tutors

Related Geography GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What is the difference between 'describe' and 'explain' questions involving figures?


How is a waterfall formed in a river?


Explain how long-shore drift occurs and changes the shape of the landscape.


Why does a spit not always develop into a bar in coastal landforms


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning