Question

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Which statement describes the first step in soil formation?

A: Small, simple plants begin to grow.
B: Parent rock breaks into smaller pieces.
C: Humus begins to mix with sediment.
D: Organic material starts decomposing.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

B: Parent rock breaks into smaller pieces.

Step-by-step explanation:

Weathering the first step in the process of soil formation. The process of breaking up off the parent rocks into simple forms, is termed as weathering. The formation of soil is a very gradual and slow process. It takes millions of years for the rocks to become soil. The dead and decaying matter of plants and animals are also included in the rocks. Water, sun, climatic conditions and rain are some of the factors that effect weathering.