The breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals at the surface of the Earth is called: *

Weathering.

Weathering breaks down the things on Earth's surface and erosion carries them away.

Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth

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