When rocks and minerals are physically, chemically, and biologically broken down, and dead plants are added to the soil mixture, this is known as what?

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2 November, 07:16

When rocks and minerals are physically, chemically, and biologically broken down, and dead plants are added to the soil mixture, this is known as what?

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Donovan Fernandez · Answer 1

Answer: Weathering

Explanation: Weathering leads to soil formation through breaking down of rocks. As rocks are being broken down to soil dead plants and other organic matter are being added to the soil to provide nutrient for the soil.