Question

Which process describes the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?
A.
Erosion
B.
Weathering
C.
Compaction
D.
Cementation

Answer 1

The process that describes the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces is **B. Weathering**. Weathering involves the physical or chemical breakdown of rocks at the Earth's surface, leading to the formation of smaller rock particles. Erosion, on the other hand, involves the movement of those particles.