Weathering plays a critical role in shaping Earth's surface primarily by breaking down older material into sediments. This process involves the physical or chemical breakdown of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface due to various factors like temperature changes, water, chemicals, and biological activity. Once these materials are weathered into smaller particles, they can then be transported and deposited elsewhere, but the direct role of weathering itself is in the breakdown of materials.
What role does weathering have in shaping Earth’s surface?
It allows sediments to fall out of a medium.
It helps sediments settle on a new surface.
It breaks down older material into sediments.
It transports sediments to a different location.
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