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A few million years ago, volcanic eruptions caused a large region to be covered by lava. The lava eventually cooled, which resulted in the formation of large amounts of igneous rock. Most of the rock formed was basalt. Today, this region is covered by soil, most of which is a soil known as laterite. Which geologic process caused the rock to change into soil?

A.
deposition
B.
erosion
C.
transportation
D.
weathering

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

weathering is the breaking down of physical components through unfavorable weather conditions which can likely cause a change in physical properties

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