Why Do Some Life Activities Strengthen the Substrate and Others

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why do some life activities strengthen the substrate and others weaken it?

• A)Burrowing creatures distribute stronger soil around, whereas plants digest and weaken soil.
• B)Burrowing creatures distribute stronger soil around, whereas plant roots wedge soil apart.
• C)Plant roots help anchor soil, whereas burrowing animals can weaken it.
• D)Some organisms secrete a binding agent in the soil, whereas plants digest and weaken soil.

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