The Formation of Soil by Gradually Breaking Rock into Smaller

question 72

Multiple Choice

The formation of soil by gradually breaking rock into smaller particles by biological, chemical, and physical processes is known as:

• A) erosion.
• B) inorganic synthesis.
• C) cation exchange.
• D) salinization.
• E) weathering.

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