The First Step in Turning a Rock into a Sediment

question 84

Multiple Choice

The first step in turning a rock into a sediment is ________.

• A) weathering alters the rock
• B) rock is broken into small pieces during the transportation phase
• C) compaction
• D) gravity and erosional agents wind, water, etc.. remove material from the parent rock

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