Mechanical vs Biological Weathering in Soil Creation Exercise

Mechanical vs Biological Weathering in Soil Creation

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Mechanical vs Biological Weathering in Soil Creation

Compare physical and biological forces that break down rock. Understand the differences between mechanical and living weathering processes in soil creation.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    What is mechanical weathering?

  2. MultiChoice

    How do tree roots contribute to mechanical weathering?

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    What happens during freeze-thaw weathering (ice wedging)?

  4. MultiChoice

    How do burrowing animals help form soil?

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    What type of mechanical weathering occurs when wind-blown sand wears away rock surfaces?

  6. MultiChoice

    Which process is an example of biological physical weathering?

  7. MultiChoice

    How do extreme daily temperature changes cause mechanical weathering?

  8. MultiChoice

    What is the main result of mechanical weathering on rocks?

  9. MultiChoice

    How does ice wedging affect rock size?

  10. MultiChoice

    Which animal activity aids physical rock breakdown?

  11. MultiChoice

    What is abrasion in soil formation?

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    How does biological mechanical weathering differ from purely physical weathering?