they turn into soil
sunlight does not break down rocks
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.
The water can get inside and then freeze which in turn cracks the rocks open.
Weathering
none
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.
Yes they do. If they are really strong, they can push through. Most of the time though, they avoid rocks.
sedimentary rocks