The correct answer to the question is:
B. Weathering
Explanation:
1. Weathering is the process where rocks on Earth's surface break down into smaller pieces due to exposure to elements like water, wind, temperature changes, and living organisms.
2. When rocks erode through weathering, they are gradually broken down into smaller fragments, such as sand, silt, and clay.
3. These smaller rock particles are then transported and deposited elsewhere, leading to the replacement of the eroded rocks on Earth's surface.
In summary, as rocks erode from Earth's surface, they are replaced by the continuous process of weathering, which breaks down rocks into smaller particles and facilitates the cycling of rock material on the planet's surface.
