<em><u>Could you add the answer choices next time?</u></em>
The breaking down and changing of rocks at or near Earth's surface is called. Weathering.
The atmosphere layer closest to the earth is referred to as the troposphere. Beyond the troposphere are the stratosphere, the ozone layer, the mesosphere, and the thermosphere. The atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and smaller amounts of argon, carbon dioxide, helium, and neon.
I agree with your statement that is stated so since it’s stated, that’s your statement