Soil formation starts with the _________ of rocks.

erosion

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weathering

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precipitation

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calcination

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Solution

The correct option is B weathering
Soil formation starts with the weathering of rocks. Over a period of time, the rocks break and disintegrate into many pieces. This process, called Weathering, is the first step in soil formation.

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