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biological weathering
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BIOLOGICAL WEATHERING
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Biological weathering only refers to weathering caused by plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms such as bacteria.
It is contributed to or removal of ions and minerals from the weathering environment and physical variations due to movement or development of organisms.
It is also the wearying and subsequent fragmentation of rock by plants, animals, and microbes.
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BIOLOGICAL WEATHERING
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Biological weathering is weathering caused by plants and animals. Plants and animals release acid forming chemicals that cause weathering and also contribute to the breaking down of rocks and landforms.Living organisms can contribute to the process of weathering in many ways. Depending on the mechanism of how rocks and rock particles are broken down, biological weathering is of two types: by physical means or by chemicals and organic compounds
What Forces Cause Weathering & Erosion?
Physical Weathering. Physical or mechanical weathering is the disintegration of rock into smaller pieces. ...
Chemical Weathering. Chemical weathering is the disintegration of rock caused by chemical alteration of the mineral structure. ...
Water Erosion. ...
Wind Erosion. ...
Gravity.
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