The Physical Disintegration and Chemical Decomposition of Rock at or near Earth's

question 3

Multiple Choice

The physical disintegration and chemical decomposition of rock at or near Earth's surface is called

• A) the disintegration chain.
• B) erosion.
• C) the decomposition cycle.
• D) weathering.

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