Which of the following is not true regarding the rock cycle
A) A rock can be impacted by rain or the hydrosphere
B) A rock can be impacted by air or the atmosphere
C) A rock can be impacted by chemicals secreted plants or the biosphere
D) As a solid rock is decomposed by processes of weathering, the end result is the formation of sand that can get into rivers and streams
E) As a solid rock is decomposed by processes of weathering, clay and other minerals get washed by rain into rivers and are deposited into sedimentary basins

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As a solid rock is decomposed by processes of weathering, the end result may not always be the formation of sand. It could also result in the formation of smaller particles like silt or clay. Therefore, option D is not true.

Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding the Rock