5.5 - BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY AND WEATHERING
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Practice Questions
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What is biological weathering?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of plants and animals.
Name one organism that contributes to biological weathering.
💡 Hint: Consider common soil-dwelling creatures.
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What is biological weathering?
💡 Hint: Consider the interactions between life and geology.
True or False: Decaying organisms do not contribute to soil acidity.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to dead plants and animals.
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Analyze how biological weathering can differ in tropical and arid climates.
💡 Hint: Consider the role climate plays in the rate of biological processes.
Discuss the potential implications of human activities on biological weathering in urban environments.
💡 Hint: Consider how cities change the landscape and natural habitats.
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