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There are two primary effects: chemical weathering by acidic secretions, decomposition by-products etc; and wedging of fractured rockby tree-roots.
Animals may also create minor, purely local soil erosion, though the so-called "sheep tracks" (miniature terraces)on steep hillsides are formed by soil-creep, not trampling.
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What is organic weathering?
Organic weathering is the breakdown of rocks by plants or animal action or by chemicals formed from plants and animals.
What are the forces of mechanical weathering?
Three forces of mechanical weathering are ice, plants, and animals.
Is plants in the crack of rocks a cause of weathering?
no
Do plant roots cause mechanical weathering?
Plant roots cause Biological weathering which is indeed Mechanical in its nature. Animals burrowing is also a cause of Biological weathering.
Is it true that plants can only cause mechanical weathering?
no because it can use something else than the chemical weathering
How can biological weathering cause problems?
Weathering of any kind can sometimes cause problems, like erosion of topsoil. Biological weathering, where the weathering is caused by living things (plants and animals), can cause the same kinds of problems.
How animals can cause weathering?
Animal secrete acids and burrow into rocks and soil for shelter. Secreting acids cause chemical weathering. Animals burrowing causes mechanical weathering.
True or false do plants and amimals can cause weathering?
ture or false do plants and amimals can cause weathering
What form of weathering is caused by plants and animals?
Biological weathering
What cause mechanical weathering?
Mechanical weathering breaks rock into pieces by freezing and thawing,release of pressure, growth of plants, action of animals, and abrasion
What are 3 causes of biological weathering?
One cause of biological weathering is through the organism lichens. Other types are caused by plants, animals, and exposure to acids.
Acids and the growth of plants' roots cause which type of weathering?
acids and growth of plants' roots cause which type of weathering
Acids and growth of plants' roots cause which type of weathering?
acids and growth of plants' roots cause which type of weathering
Do plants cause the weathering of rocks?
Animals dig holes the dirt goes other places and that causes erosion. When coyotes howl, it can cause erosion by making rocks tumble Animals dig holes the dirt goes other places and that causes erosion. When coyotes howl, it can cause erosion by making rocks tumble Animals dig holes the dirt goes other places and that causes erosion. When coyotes howl, it can cause erosion by making rocks tumble.
What is organic weathering?
Organic weathering is the breakdown of rocks by plants or animal action or by chemicals formed from plants and animals.
What are the forces of mechanical weathering?
Three forces of mechanical weathering are ice, plants, and animals.
What is the weathering that is caused by plants and animals called?
Bioturbation
