Good day, sir, I'm Patrick Jan lumawag HUMSS 11-1, this

is what I learned in the 1st quarter lesson is all about

biological weathering and I took my report that I
discussed was from group five
Biological weathering by physical means this type of
weathering occurs when a force or pressure is applied to
break rocks apart or degrade the minerals in them.
Increasing the exposed the surface area of rocks makes it
possible for other physical factors to speed up their
degradation. Plants can grow anywhere if there is water.
Trees or plants roots can biological weather rocks by
growing into the cracks and fractures of rocks and soil. As
a result, they become more prone to breakage and
eventually fall part.
Types of biological weathering
ROOT PENETRATION – plant roots can grow into cracks
and crevices on rocks. As they expand they exert
pressure on the surrounding rocks causing it to fracture
and break apart
BIOLOGICAL ACID PRODUCTION- certain microorganism
and plants can release organic acid as a part of their
metabolic processes. These acids can chemically react
with minerals in rocks leading to their dissolution and
weakening.
BURROWING ORGANISMS- animals like earthworms and
brurrowing insects create tunnels in the soil and the
rocks this physical disturbance can break apart. Rocks
and facilitates further weathering processes.
LICHEN GROWTH- lichens are symbiotic organism
composed of fungi algae. They can attach themselves to
rocks and secrete acids that slowly dissolve minerals
contributing to the breakdown of the rocks surface.
BIOLOGICAL EXFOLIATION- some organism like mosses
and certain tree species can physically detach small
pieces of rocks as they grow a process known as
exfoliation or peeling.