When the upper surface of consolidated rock undergoes constant weathering, it creates broken-up rock called
A) bedrock.
B) regolith.
C) parent material.
D) outcrop.

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Regolith refers to the layer of broken-up rock that forms on the upper surface of consolidated rock due to constant weathering. Bedrock refers to the solid, unweathered rock beneath the regolith. Parent material refers to the underlying rock or material that has not yet been weathered, while outcrop refers to the visible portion of bedrock that appears at the surface.

When the Upper Surface of Consolidated Rock Undergoes Constant Weathering