What is regolith?
A) a large continuous occurrence of rock
B) rock that is from a particular bedding layer
C) rock from the layer closest to the surface
D) rock that is weathered and loose

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Regolith is defined as the layer of loose, heterogeneous material covering solid rock. It usually includes debris, dust, and fragments of rock, and can be made up of weathered and fragmented material from the underlying rocks. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

What Is Regolith