Newton’s Laws of Motion can be applied to naturally occurring geological processes. The diagram shows how rock structures can be changed due to forces that occur on the surface of the Earth. How
does Newton’s Laws apply to the weathering of the rock structure?
A The rocks on the surface react to the forces of weathering.
B The gravitational pull on the rocks breaks the rocks apart leaving particles at the base of the
hill.
C As weathering breaks rocks apart on the top of the hill, the force of gravity pushes the rocks
to the surface below.
D Large rock structures found on the Earth’s surface can be weathered into smaller sediments
that are pulled downward by the force of gravity.