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GEOMORPHOLOGY TERMS
1. Weathering
Weathering is the process by which rocks break down into smaller fragments at or near the Earth’s surface without being transported. It occurs due to physical, chemical, and biological factors such as temperature changes, water, air, plant roots, and microorganisms. Physical weathering breaks rocks mechanically, while chemical weathering alters their mineral composition. Biological weathering results from the activities of living organisms. Weathering is an important geomorphic process because it produces soil and provides materials for erosion and deposition. It gradually weakens rocks and prepares them for transportation by natural agents like rivers, wind, glaciers, and ocean waves.
2. Erosion
Erosion is the process
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