In most areas, the upper surface of bedrock is partially weathered to broken-up rock called
A) parent rock.
B) bedrock.
C) sediment.
D) regolith.

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The upper surface of bedrock is typically partially weathered to broken-up rock called regolith. Regolith is a layer of loose, heterogeneous superficial deposits covering solid rock. It includes dust, soil, broken rock, and other related materials and is present on the Moon, Mars, and other planetary surfaces.

In Most Areas, the Upper Surface of Bedrock Is Partially