What is the process by which sediment particles are created from wind ice water or chemicals?

The process by which sediment particles are created from wind, ice, water, or chemicals is called weathering. Mechanical weathering involves physical forces like wind and water that break down rocks into smaller particles, while chemical weathering involves chemical reactions that alter the minerals in rocks, often facilitated by water. Glaciers can also erode rocks and transport sediment through ice movement. Together, these processes contribute to the formation of sedimentary materials that can accumulate and lithify over time.