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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.
How do roots of trees cause weathering?
Trees may grow in the cracks of rocks. As the tree grows the roots enlarge 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. However, in many cases, tree roots prevent erosion by helping to hold the soil in place.
Is tree roots a direct cause of of mechanical weathering?
Tree roots can cause mechanical weathering. Roots will start to grow into cracks in rocks and eventually this will cause the rock to break apart. This is known as mechanical weathering.
Name 3 things that can that can weather rocks?
Lichens, tree roots, and animal hooves.
How tree roots mechanically weather rock?
Plant roots can make a crack in the rock and as time passes it gets longer and cuts more into the rock until the rock eventually breakes. It can also split rocks apart a they grow which causes pressure.
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.
How can a tree break a rock?
The roots of the tree break into the rock.
How can a tree break a rock apart?
The roots of the tree break into the rock.
How both tree roots and prairie dogs mechanically weather rocks?
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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
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)
Does rock salt get rid of elm tree roots?
ya
Can rock salt kill a tree stump?
If tree roots are in your septic system, you really need to seek professional help. Rock salt will kill tree roots but they will still need to be removed.
How do roots of trees cause weathering?
Trees may grow in the cracks of rocks. As the tree grows the roots enlarge 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. However, in many cases, tree roots prevent erosion by helping to hold the soil in place.
How might roots help the tree in windy weather?
The roots might help it stay put. HOPE IT HELPED!
Is tree roots a direct cause of of mechanical weathering?
Tree roots can cause mechanical weathering. Roots will start to grow into cracks in rocks and eventually this will cause the rock to break apart. This is known as mechanical weathering.
Name 3 things that can that can weather rocks?
Lichens, tree roots, and animal hooves.
