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Weathering
Weathering is the process of breaking down of rocks, soils and their minerals through direct, or indirect contact with the atmosphere. Weathering occurs in situ, or 'without movement', and thus should not to be confused with erosion, which involves the movement and disintegration of rocks and minerals by processes such as water, wind, ice or gravity.
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