Biological weathering Flashcards

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1
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What does this weathering do?

A

breakdown of rocks by action of vegetation and coastal organisms

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Marine organism piddock?

A
  • adapted shells that enable them to drill into solid rock

- active in areas with chalk (produce a sponge like rock)

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Seaweed?

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-attaches itself to rocks & sea itself can cause seaweed to sway side to side causing loose rocks to break off

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