Question

Soil is the thin layer of material that covers Earth’s surface. How is soil related to bedrock?(1 point)
Responses

Bedrock is one of four soil components.
Bedrock is one of four soil components.

Soil forms from the weathering of bedrock.
Soil forms from the weathering of bedrock.

Bedrock hardens to form soil.
Bedrock hardens to form soil.

Soil forms below the bedrock.
Soil forms below the bedrock.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**Soil forms from the weathering of bedrock.**

Soil is created through the processes of weathering and the breakdown of bedrock, along with the addition of organic material and other components.