Question

What is the process to break down rocks into smaller pieces?

Answer 1

Weathering

Step-by-step explanation:

when a rock has been weakened and broken up by weathering. Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, soils, and minerals as well as wood and artificial materials through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms. Weathering and erosion help shape Earth's surface.

( erosion is different from weathering and weathering is the answer you are looking for! I hope this helped. I looked into different areas to find more information about weathering)

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Answer 2

weathering rocks

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the process of dissolving rocks into smaller pieces.

The elements that help to weather rocks are water, salt, minerals, animals, wind.

It is a breakdown of rocks, watering-away, revealing the elements, which can happen with the help of nonliving and living factors as well.