Why do some life activities strengthen the substrate while others weaken it?
A) Burrowing creatures distribute stronger soil around,while plants digest and weaken soil.
B) Burrowing creatures distribute stronger soil around,while plant roots wedge soil apart.
C) Plant roots help anchor soil,while animals burrowing into or mining out soil weakens it.
D) Some organisms secrete a binding agent in the soil,while plants digest and weaken soil.

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Plant roots can help anchor soil and prevent erosion, while animals that burrow into or mine out soil can weaken it and make it more susceptible to erosion.

Why Do Some Life Activities Strengthen the Substrate While Others