What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

Question

weathering breaks down rock and erosion carries it away

weathering moves broken rock away, erosion breaks rock down

weathering and erosion both break rock down

weathering and erosion both carry rock away

Answer 1

The correct distinction between weathering and erosion is:

Weathering breaks down rock and erosion carries it away.

Weathering refers to the processes that break down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means, while erosion involves the movement of those broken-down materials from one location to another, typically by water, wind, or ice.