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 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 by creating a network of roots that hold soil particles together. However, burrowing into or mining out soil weakens it by disrupting the soil structure and making it more prone to erosion.

Why Do Some Life Activities Strengthen the Substrate While Others