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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.
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Which substance has the greatest effect on the rate of weathering of rock?
Water is the substance that has the greatest effect on the rate of weathering of rock. Water can seep into cracks in rock, freeze and expand, causing the rock to break apart. Water can also chemically react with minerals in the rock, leading to chemical weathering.
What rock is it called when the pressure changes layers of dead plants into coal?
The rock is called sedimentary rock. The process of turning dead plants into coal through pressure and heat is known as coalification.
How do plants affect earths landform?
the plants roots sink into the rock and cracks the rock.
Is plants in the crack of rocks a cause of weathering?
Yes, plants growing in cracks of rocks can contribute to weathering. As the roots of the plants grow, they can exert pressure on the surrounding rock, causing it to crack and break apart. Additionally, the growth of plants can lead to the accumulation of organic material that can accelerate chemical weathering processes on the rock surface.
Is coal considered a type of rock?
Yes, coal is considered a type of rock. It is a sedimentary rock formed from the remains of plants that have been compressed and heated over millions of years.
How rocks weathered in plants?
plants can cause the weatering of the rock plants may grow on the rock the minerals of rocks are used by the plants
What effect does weathering have on igneous rock?
The effect of weathering is to reduce the volume of the igneous rock.
Does sugar weaken plants?
no it does not effect plants.
How do plants effect igloo housing?
There are no plants there
Can the greenhouse effect actually effect plants?
yes
What has the author Royton E Heath written?
Royton E. Heath has written: 'Collectors' alpines' -- subject(s): Alpine flora, Rock plants 'Rock plants for small gardens' -- subject(s): Rock gardens, Rock plants
What changes to earth do waterfalls make?
waterfalls doesnt effect earth it actually helps earth with plants and animals
How good effect of the sun to the plants?
The effect of the sun to the plants is very good. The sun helps the plants in the process known as photosynthesis. This is a process through which plants manufacture their food.
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 does erosion effect the rock cycle?
erosion can effect the rock cycle by turning igneouse and metamorphic rocks into sediments and eventualy turn into a sedimentary rock such as sandstone
What do plants do to cause weathering?
As plants grow out from cracks in rock, they push the rock further apart, and eventually it breaks apart.
What effect does the size rock have on a slingshot?
the effect is that if the rock is to big the it wont go far so you will need a small rock. but if you want a big rock then you will need a big sling shot and it has to be strong.
