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How does solid rock become soil?. A. It splits apart and combines with plant roots. B. It falls apart and combines with particles in the air. C. It breaks down and changes into liquid. D. It breaks down and combines with water, air, and organic matter.

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D

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A solid rock becomes soil when it breaks down and combines with water, air, and organic matter. The correct answer would be option D. The soil is formed due to the weathering of rocks--consist mainly of minerals, water, air and living organisms. 
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