Month: July 2024

INFRASTRUCTURE (e.g., roads, buildings) Structural failure, loss of material strength, safety hazards Common Examples Soil erosion, coastal erosion, glacial erosion Rusting of iron, corrosion of pipelines, deterioration of Metal bridges Advantages Disadvantages Natural Process: Erosion shapes natural landscapes, creating valleys, Mountains, and other geological features. Environmental Damage: Excessive erosion can lead to the loss of … Read more

Soil fertility. Dependency Depend on availability of dead organic matter. Depend on the presence of a symbiotic partner. Adaptations ENZYMES to break down complex organic compounds. Specialized structures for nutrient exchange (e.g., mycorrhizae). Habitat Decaying wood, leaf litter, soil rich in organic matter. Varied, depending on the symbiotic partner (e.g., roots of plants). Reproductive Strategy … Read more