Geography

Question

Tiny rocks are found

in soil. How do these

rocks get so small?

A. Water and air mix to make small rock.

B. Plant roots push humus together to form small rocks.

C. Larger rocks are broken down into small pieces by

weathering.

D. Bugs eat away big rocks until all that's left is small

pieces

Answer

C. Larger rocks are broken down into small pieces by weathering.

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The process of weathering breaks down larger rocks into smaller pieces, including tiny rocks. Weathering can occur through physical or chemical means. Physical weather...