Question

question 15 of 32
how does soil begin to form?
a. sediment stays and settles in a location.
b. rock particles clump together in an aggregate.
c. bedrock breaks down into smaller particles.
d. sediment moves to a new location.

Explanation:

Soil formation begins with the weathering of bedrock. Physical, chemical, and biological processes break down the bedrock into smaller particles which form the basis of soil.

Answer:

C. Bedrock breaks down into smaller particles.