Which process is defined as breaking down rocks into smaller pieces without changing the rocks' compositions? erosion
oxidation
chemical weathering
mechanical weathering

Mechanical weathering                                                                                  

Explanation: Mechanical weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition. Ice wedging and abrasion are two important processes of mechanical weathering. Chemical weathering breaks down rocks by forming new minerals that are stable at the Earth's surface.

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•there must be variation for the particular trait within a population.

•the variation must be inheritable (that is, it must be capable of being passed on from the parents to their offspring).

•individuals with one version of the trait must produce more offspring than those with a different version of the trait.good

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