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The process whereby rocks are broken down into small particles through both physical and chemical factors is known as

Options

A)
Rock degradation
B)
Weathering
C)
Erosion
D)
Oxidation

The correct answer is B.

Explanation:

Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals as well as wood and artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms. Weathering is the process whereby rocks are broken down into small particles through factors such as rainfall, erosion etc.


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  • weathering is the process whereby rock are been broken down to smaller particle in order to form soil

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  • Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soil, and minerals as well as wood and artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms. Weathering is the process whereby rocks are broken down into small particles through factors such as rainfall, erosion etc.