Which One of the Following Statements Best Describes Erosion

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best describes erosion?

• A)Erosion is the disintegration and decomposition of rocks and minerals at the surface.
• B)Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and mineral particles are removed from one area and transported elsewhere.
• C)Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and regolith toward the base of a slope.
• D)Erosion is the combined processes of leaching, eluviation, and mass wasting.

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