Question

What is weathering?

• A. The changing of weather over a period of time.
• B. The prediction of weather.
• C. The breaking of rocks into smaller pieces.
• D. The process of erosion of the topsoil.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The breaking of rocks into smaller pieces.

Over a period of time, rocks break and disintegrate into many pieces. This process is called weathering. Weathering takes place due to widening of cracks by roots of plants or rainwater. It is the first step in soil formation.