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If a plant has roots that are inside cracks inside a rock, the roots can force deeper into the rock as the roots and the plant continue to grow, splitting the rock apart over time. This can happen when trees grow near pavements (cracks in the tarmac).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoA plant can break down a rock very easily. Know how? This process is known as 'biological weathering', where the roots of the plant breaks down the rock. As a plant grows, its roots spread under and into the rock, causing stresses and strains to build up. Eventually cracks appear and become bigger until finally it causes the rock to split up, but the plant continues to grow. It is also known as 'Physical Weathering' as well as 'Chemical Weathering (sometimes)'.
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∙ 13y agoEither i think its mechanical weathering or chemical weathering.......... It says it in our book but im to lazy to go get it....... hope this helped!!!!!!!!!!!!
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∙ 12y agoThis is part of a process called weathering, the tree roots grow into, under, and around rocks and form cracks and breaks in the rock and weather it away.
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∙ 11y agoBy expansion of existing fractures via root growth.
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What does tree roots have to do with biological weathering?
The roots of plants and trees can face joints and cracks in rocks thus causing it to break up into smaller fragments
What is plant action?
plant roots can grow in cracks rocks. as they grow they break apart the rock.
Is acids from plants roots that break up rocks a mechanical reaction?
It is chemical and mechanical both
Which part of the plant often break rocks apart?
THe root is the part of the plant that often break rocks apart.The root is also the part that is almost always underground.There are two main types of roots tap root and fibrous roots.Hope this helps you!
How do plants cause mechanical weathering-?
it cracks a rock by the roots reaching it and the longer you wait, the more it will crack until it finally just brakes
How do plants break rocks into smaller pieces?
plant roots grow into cracks in rocks
Why are large rocks broken into smaller pieces by plants?
because the roots of the plant break down rock (by forsing it 2 break)
How do plants commonly break large rocks ino smaller pieces?
roots penetrate into small cracks in rocks and they grow thy exert pressure on rocks breaking them
How do rocks effect plants?
Plants roots are surprisingly strong. They can break into rocks with there roots and break them apart.
What does tree roots have to do with biological weathering?
The roots of plants and trees can face joints and cracks in rocks thus causing it to break up into smaller fragments
How do plants most commonly breaks large rocks into smaller pieces?
I don't know?:[(Sorry)If u don't know dude, just don't write it next time
What are the agents of biological weathering?
The agents of "weathering" is both the agents of the physical and the chemical weathering combined. Agents of physical weathering can be: wind, water, sun, ice, gravity, rain, etc. Agents of chemical weathering may be: acid from roots, acid rain, oxidation/reduction (rusting), carbon dioxide, etc. They are the same because both physical and chemical weathering lead to erosion of rocks. In other words, both help rocks break down into smaller pieces. They are also the same because both physical and chemical weathering can occur with the same agent. For example, TREES. The roots of trees release acid to break down rocks (chemical weathering) while the roots of trees also grow into the cracks of rocks and help break them apart (physical weathering). Note that weathering is just the beginning process of erosion. Erosion is when stuff actually breaks down into smaller pieces.
Can roots receive nutriments from rock?
NO. because, first of all, most rocks don't have nutriments, and rocks are hard and roots aren't strong enough to break rocks
How do plant roots break apart rocks?
Mechanical weathering.
What is root wedging?
tree roots break down rocks as they grow in cracks
How do roots break rocks?
By expansion of existing fractures via root growth.
What do the flower pot rocks look like?
The best flower pot rocks are white. You can use any size but the smaller ones are the best. The smaller ones will allow the roots to still grow and push through the rocks.
