Biological weathering Flashcards
1
Q
What does this weathering do?
A
breakdown of rocks by action of vegetation and coastal organisms
2
Q
Marine organism piddock?
A
- adapted shells that enable them to drill into solid rock
- active in areas with chalk (produce a sponge like rock)
3
Q
Seaweed?
A
-attaches itself to rocks & sea itself can cause seaweed to sway side to side causing loose rocks to break off