Mass wasting, a process that often occurs between weathering and erosion, involves ______.
A) the mechanical breakdown of minerals due to exposure to the Sun and atmosphere
B) the transport of material by water, wind, or ice
C) the transport of material due to gravity
D) the chemical dissolution of minerals due to water

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Mass wasting involves the transport of material (rock, soil, etc.) due to gravity, which sets it apart from weathering (the breakdown of material in place) and erosion (the transport of material by water, wind, or ice).

Mass Wasting, a Process That Often Occurs Between Weathering and Erosion