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What is biological weathering

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What is biological weathering
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Anjali Shejul 5 years, 3 months ago

Biological weathering is weathering caused by the plants and animals . Plants and animals release the acid forming chemicals that cause weathering and also contribute to the breaking down of rocks and landforms . Chemical weathering caused by breaking down of rocks and landforms.

Yogita Ingle 5 years, 3 months ago

Biological weathering is also known as organic weathering. When the rock decomposes and decays due to the action of plants, animals and humans, it is known as biological weathering.
Biological weathering involves both physical disintegration and decomposition. Many animals like rats and rabbits loosen the soil by making tunnels leading to the weathering of rocks. Human activities like mining, quarrying also results in physical disintegration of rocks.

Mayra Singh 5 years, 3 months ago

Weathering of rocks formation due to micro organism eg-algae is called biological weathering
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