Question

As a burrowing animal, what type of weathering is caused by a mole or a groundhog?

• A. Biological weathering
• B. Physical weathering
• C. Chemical weathering
• D. Natural weathering

Answer 1

The correct option is A Biological weathering

Weathering is defined as physical disintegration, chemical decomposition and biological change of rocks through the actions of various elements of weather and climate.

The growth of plant roots under the earth and in rocks, as well as the burrowing action by animals and insects, and human activities are all causes of biological weathering.