Freezing of Planes of Water in the Soil Causes It

question 130

Multiple Choice

Freezing of planes of water in the soil causes it to expand; this expansion is called

• A) frost heaving.
• B) water growth.
• C) expanding earth theory.
• D) glaciation.

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Bacteria are microscopic, single-celled organisms found everywhere on Earth, with roles ranging from aiding digestion to causing disease.

Protists

A diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms, which are neither plants, animals, nor fungi, often found in moist or aquatic environments.

Selective Feeding

The process where organisms choose specific types of food over others based on nutritional needs, food availability, or other factors.

Terrarium

A sealed glass container containing soil and plants, and sometimes small animals, kept for observation or for decorative purposes.