Why Do Some Life Activities Strengthen the Substrate While Others

question 17

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Burrowing creatures distribute stronger soil around,while plants digest and weaken soil.
• B) Burrowing creatures distribute stronger soil around,while plant roots wedge soil apart.
• C) Plant roots help anchor soil,while burrowing into or mining out soil weakens it.
• D) Some organisms secrete a binding agent in the soil,while plants digest and weaken soil.

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