The disintegration and dissolving of surface and subsurface rock is called
A) erosion.
B) mass wasting.
C) landmass denudation.
D) weathering.

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Weathering is the process by which rocks at or near the surface disintegrate and decompose due to physical or chemical actions, resulting in the formation of smaller particles and minerals that may be transported by the agents of erosion or accumulate as soil. Erosion refers to the removal and transport of soil, rock, or sediment by wind, water, or ice. Mass wasting or landslides describe the movement of soil, rock, or debris down a slope due to gravity or other factors. Landmass denudation is a more general term that encompasses several physical and chemical processes that contribute to the reduction or modification of the Earth's surface features, including erosion, weathering, tectonic uplift, and sedimentation.

The Disintegration and Dissolving of Surface and Subsurface Rock Is