The formation of soil by gradually breaking rock into smaller particles by biological, chemical, and physical processes is known as:
A) erosion.
B) inorganic synthesis.
C) cation exchange.
D) salinization.
E) weathering.

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Weathering is the process that involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller particles through biological, chemical, and physical means, leading to the formation of soil.

The Formation of Soil by Gradually Breaking Rock into Smaller