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Weathering is the breakdown and decay of rocks in-situ (where they originally lie) whereas erosion is the active removal (transportation) of weathered fragments. 

Also known as MNCs (Multinational Companies) these are large businesses that operate in a number of countries. They often separate their production between various locations, or have their different divis...

Environmental sustainabilty involves improvements in the basic standard of living that do not cause long-term damage to the environment that has the potential to impact future generations. Environmental s...

Cutting down forests destroys the habitats of animals within the forest, which would reduce the number of animals living there along with decreasing the biodiversity. Another possible environmental impact...

One factor that influences processes of glacial erosion is the amount of material being transported by the glacier, especially material being carried sub-glacially and at the sides of the glacier (lateral...