Weathering process-physical, chemical, and biological _______________, the rocks and minerals into simpler products which either accumulate in place or are transported to other places where they become soil parent materials?
Correct answer: A. Both a & c
- A. Both a & c
- B. Disentigrate
- C. Decompose
- D. Disintegrate
Explanation
Physical weathering disintegrates rocks into smaller particles, while chemical and biological weathering decompose minerals and organic components. Both processes contribute to producing simpler materials that can form soil parent material.
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