The breakdown of large rocks into smaller pieces is ________

A) primarily caused by topsoil erosion
B) unaffected by winds
C) called mineralization
D) affected by rainfall, freezing, and thawing
E) a major cause of topsoil erosion


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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