The process of ____ is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.
A) weathering
B) erosion
C) sedimentation
D) lithification
E) clastification

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, or biological means. Erosion refers to the transportation of these smaller pieces by wind, ice, water, or gravity. Sedimentation involves the deposition of these smaller pieces as sediment, while lithification refers to the process of compacting and cementing sediment into solid rock. Clastification is not a recognized geological process.

The Process of ____ Is Responsible for Breaking Down Rocks