Which one of the following statements best describes erosion?
A)Erosion is the disintegration and decomposition of rocks and minerals at the surface.
B)Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and mineral particles are removed from one area and transported elsewhere.
C)Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and regolith toward the base of a slope.
D)Erosion is the combined processes of leaching, eluviation, and mass wasting.

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Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and mineral particles are removed from one area and transported elsewhere. This can happen through various agents such as wind, water, ice, and gravity. The eroded particles can be deposited in new locations, contributing to the formation of new landforms.

Which One of the Following Statements Best Describes Erosion