[Solved] Our enduring sexual attraction toward members of either the same sex or the opposite sex is called our A) sexual response cycle. B) sexual maturity. C) erotic plasticity. D) sexual orientation. Gasoline: A liquid fuel made from petroleum and used primarily as fuel in internal combustion engines. Chemical Weathering: The breakdown of rocks and minerals through chemical reactions with atmospheric agents such as oxygen, water, and acids, leading to the formation of new minerals and soil. Physical Weathering: The breakdown of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical forces without chemical alteration. Soil Formation: The process by which rocks break down and decompose over time to form soil, influenced by factors like climate, organisms, topography, and time.