Which one of the following statements best describes erosion?
A)disintegration and decomposition of rocks and minerals at the surface
B)movement of weathered rock and regolith toward the base of a slope
C)the process by which weathered rock and mineral particles are removed from one area and transported elsewhere
D)the combined processes of leaching,eluviation,and mass wasting

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Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and mineral particles are removed from one area and transported elsewhere. Option A describes weathering, Option B describes mass wasting, and Option D describes specific processes within erosion (leaching and eluviation).

Which One of the Following Statements Best Describes Erosion