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How does solid rock become soil?

It falls apart and combines with particles in the air.

It splits apart and combines with plant roots.

It breaks down and changes into liquid.

It breaks down and combines with water, air, and organic matter.

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It breaks down and combines with water, air, and organic matter.

just took the weathering quiz, and it said this was right.

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The fourth one because rock is broken down to smaller particles and combines with the elements around it such as water and organic matter to become fertile soil.
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