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State weathering and erosion precisely and explain why it matters in 2-3 sentences.

# Weathering and Erosion **Weathering** is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces at or near Earth's surface through physical, chemical, or biological processes, with no movement of material. **Erosion** is the transport of weathered material from one location to another by agents like water, wind, ice, or gravity. ## Why It Matters These processes shape all Earth's landscapes—from mountains to coastlines—and create soil necessary for agriculture and ecosystems. They also influence the carbon cycle and climate over geological time, affect infrastructure stability, and create both natural hazards (landslides, coastal loss) and resources (fertile sediments, mineral deposits).