Why does some life activity 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 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 help anchor soil, providing stability and preventing erosion. On the other hand, burrowing animals can disrupt soil by creating tunnels or removing soil, leading to instability and erosion.

Why Does Some Life Activity Strengthen the Substrate While Others