Question

What are two processes that must occur to form soil?

Question 2 options:

erosion and weathering


erosion transports mineral particles and plants die and decay


weathering breaks rocks into minerals and plants die and decay


Plants produce loam and plants produce humus

Answers

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The correct answer is:

**weathering breaks rocks into minerals and plants die and decay.**

This process involves the physical and chemical breakdown of rocks (weathering) into smaller particles and the contribution of organic matter from decaying plants, which enriches the developing soil.