Which of the Following Is NOT Associated with Biological Weathering

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT associated with biological weathering?

• A) expansion of rock cracks by tree roots
• B) flaking of rock particles because of lichens present
• C) leaching of nutrient minerals from rocks
• D) disintegration of rock by burrowing animals
• E) formation of rock joints

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Definitions:

Specific Rotation

A measure of the degree to which a chiral compound can rotate plane-polarized light, specific to the compound's concentration and temperature.

Configurations

Refers to the permanent arrangement of atoms in molecules and their spatial orientation, which cannot be changed without breaking and reforming chemical bonds.

Natural Product

A chemical compound produced by a living organism, often found in nature with potential benefits for pharmaceutical applications.

Specific Rotation

A physical property that measures the degree to which a compound is capable of rotating the plane of polarized light, used in the analysis of chiral substances.