Which process initially establishes soil horizons in bedrock?

💡 Explanation

Chemical weathering breaks down parent material, because differential solubility weakens rock, forming regolith; therefore, chemical weathering is primary, rather than biological or depositional impacts that build on pre-weathered surfaces.

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