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What is "weathering"?
The process of breaking down rocks into small parts or changing them chemically.
The movement of sediments by water and wind.
The type of weather which is occurring at the present time.
The process of breaking down rocks into small parts or changing them chemically.
The movement of sediments by water and wind.
The type of weather which is occurring at the present time.
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Weathering refers to the process of breaking down rocks into smaller parts or changing them chemically. It can occur through physical processes (like freeze-thaw cycles and abrasion) or chemical processes (such as dissolution or oxidation). This definition aligns with the first option you provided. The movement of sediments by water and wind is known as erosion, while the type of weather occurring at the present time refers to meteorological conditions, not weathering.