BIO 607 1.1

Physical form of weathering process :

Roots of trees growing through rocks resulting in the cracking of rocks.

• True

• False

Chemical form of weathering process :

Hydration, hydrolysis, oxidation-reduction, and carbonation are examples of these processes.

• True

• False

Biological form of weathering process :

Bacteria, algae, and lichens produce chemicals on the rocks which help in the breakdown of the rocks.

• True

• False

Physical form of weathering process :

Water expands on freezing, leading to the breakdown of rocks.

• True

• False

Biological form of weathering process :

The process of breaking down bonds holding the mineral particles in the rocks.

• True

• False

The word _____ is derived from the Latin word solum meaning earthly material.

Water and many types of ________ contained in soil are essential for plants.

___________ phenomenon largely developed soil.

Agents of weathering are _____ and water.

Physical, biological and _________ are processes involved in weathering.