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How both tree roots and prairie dogs mechanically weather rocks?
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∙ 13y agoTree roots can weather rock by the exertion of hydraulic force, prying apart and further weathering existing cracks in rock. Prairie dogs are burrowing animals that contribute to mechanical weathering by scratching at rocks and also by knocking them together, abrading them.
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How does both tree roots and prairie dogs mechanically weather rock?
They burrow which is mechanically weathering, because when they burrow they loosen it into sediments physically
How can tree roots weather rocks?
Tree roots weather rocks because the roots go so deep under the ground that it can crack the rocks and then the rocks will eventually wear away when the water comes through from the ground.
Describe the similarity in the ways tree roots and ice mechanically weather rock?
i dont know, do u? what kind of question is THAT anyways? (get a life, geez)
Name 3 things that can that can weather rocks?
Lichens, tree roots, and animal hooves.
How can a plant can cause a rock to weather?
Rocks can be weathered by there roots growing through it causing it to split
How do plants mechanically weather rock?
The roots of certain plants can break or crack into a rock, making the rock more susceptible to frost wedging (ice wedging).
How do plants affect earths landform?
the plants roots sink into the rock and cracks the rock.
Why is the prairie partly underground?
The roots of the prairie run very deep.
How does rainwater cause weathering?
Tree grow in the cracks of rocks. As the tree grows the roots largen and put a pressured force on the rock cracks causing the cracks to lengthen in size. The rocks start to weather away because of the force of the roots.
How do plants help to weather rocks?
Simple. The roots of a plant. Plants weather rocks by growing in small moist crevasses. As their roots expand the rock cracks. The process is very similar to the action of ice entering the crevasse or crack and freezing thus expanding the crack. Over time the rock fractures.
How do plants help weather rocks?
Simple. The roots of a plant. Plants weather rocks by growing in small moist crevasses. As their roots expand the rock cracks. The process is very similar to the action of ice entering the crevasse or crack and freezing thus expanding the crack. Over time the rock fractures.
What are organisms that have roots that can crack rocks?
Plants are the organisms which have roots and can crack rocks
