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Following are a few organisms (a) lichen (b) mosses (c) mango tree (d) cactus Which among the above can grow on stones; and also help in formation of soil? - Science

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Following are a few organisms

(a) lichen (b) mosses (c) mango tree (d) cactus Which among the above can grow on stones; and also help in the formation of soil? Write the mode of their action for making soil.

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Lichens and mosses i.e. (a) as well as (b). Lichens and mosses produce chemicals that break down the stones, resulting in soil formation.

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Chapter 14: Natural Resources - Short Answer Questions [Page 83]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 9
Chapter 14 Natural Resources
Short Answer Questions | Q 36. | Page 83
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