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sunlight does not break down rocks
because the roots of the plant break down rock (by forsing it 2 break)
the process is called weathering when the rocks break down
It breaks down the rocks
soil
Mechanical wethering and Chemical wethering are the two major process that break down the rocks.
Well, first the plant can eat the rock and digestion will break it down. Or, the plant can throw it into outer space where it will explode from gassy bubbles.
Mechanical weathering.
Weathering
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Yes
Erosion is the main force that acts on rocks to break them down into sand. Water getting into cracks, freezing and expanding also helps to break down rocks.