The relationship between weathering and erosion can best be characterized as

A. weathering loosens material after erosion has carried it away, but erosion can also scour and move unweathered material.
B. weathering loosens material before erosion carries away, but erosion can also scour and move unweathered material.
C. weathering must happen before erosion can occur.
D. weathering must happen once erosion has moved material.


Answer: B

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