93.5k views
5 votes
What is the process called when the earth surface is broken down into smaller pieces

User Bartuzz
by
2.9k points

1 Answer

3 votes

Answer:

Weathering is the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on Earths surface. Once a rock has been broken down, a process called erosion transports the bits of rock and minerals away. Water, acids, salt, plants, animals, and changes in temperature are all agents of weathering and erosion

Step-by-step explanation:

User Neta Meta
by
3.5k points