As rock is weathered it breaks down and erodes.Sedimentation begins where erosion stops.Erosion is
A)disintegration and fragmentation of rock into smaller pieces.
B)a chemical process.
C)decomposition and alteration of rock material.
D)transportation of rock particles via water wind or ice.

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Erosion refers to the transportation of rock particles via water, wind, or ice. As rock is weathered, it breaks down into smaller pieces, a process known as disintegration or fragmentation. Sedimentation occurs when the eroded sediment is deposited and settles in a new location. Chemical processes and decomposition can also contribute to rock breakdown, but erosion specifically refers to the transportation of the sediment.

As Rock Is Weathered It Breaks Down and Erodes