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Roots that grow into cracks of rocks and pry them apart is an example of?
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What is plant action?
plant roots can grow in cracks rocks. as they grow they break apart the rock.
What is the name for tree roots forming out of rocks?
Biological weathering; Its a type of weathering which involves the breaking apart and disintegration of rocks throught the process of tree roots out growth or development by opening of cracks, joints and faults in rocks.
How are roots able to penetrate a solid rock?
The roots penetrate cracks and spaces between rocks.
What happens when water freezes in the cracks in rocks. plant grow into the cracks in rocks?
The ice expands in the crack and may split the rock, as will eventually the roots of a plant.
What effect do roots have on rocks?
Certain plants are able to get their roots into cracks in rocks. As the plant grows, the thickening roots may force the crack to widen. That, and the expanding ice in winter, may crack the rock wide open.
What is it called when plant roots that force cracks in rocks farther apart?
natural decomposition
What is plant action?
plant roots can grow in cracks rocks. as they grow they break apart the rock.
What is the name for tree roots forming out of rocks?
Biological weathering; Its a type of weathering which involves the breaking apart and disintegration of rocks throught the process of tree roots out growth or development by opening of cracks, joints and faults in rocks.
What happens first rocks break apart or water fills tiny cracks in rocks and freezes or ice pushes against rocks?
All rocks have cracks in them. If water fills the cracks and freezes, it expands and pushes the rock apart.
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.
How do plants break rocks into smaller pieces?
plant roots grow into cracks in rocks
Is plant growth mechanical or chemical?
Plant growth is both a chemical and mechanical process. The roots secrete mild acids that dissolve minerals in rocks, and the plant's roots and stems can increase in size and force rocks apart inside cracks and crevices.
How are roots able to penetrate a solid rock?
The roots penetrate cracks and spaces between rocks.
How are mechanical and chemical weathering affected by plants?
to be honest in mechanical weathering plants grow their roots in the cracks of rocks. In chemical weathering plants grow their roots in the cracks of rocks, and the roots release acid that weathers away the rock.
Plant roots that force cracks in rocks are an agent of what?
mechanical weathering
What enters cracks in rocks and forces them apart?
Water can do this if it freezes
How do plants affect earths landform?
the plants roots sink into the rock and cracks the rock.
