The roots of many plants can penetrate the smallest openings. They will enter minute cracks in rocks and when they grow, split pieces off from rocks.
yes but he did leave
it cracks a rock by the roots reaching it and the longer you wait, the more it will crack until it finally just brakes
Thats Very False!! NOT TRUE!
Mechanical weathering breaks rock into pieces by freezing and thawing,release of pressure, growth of plants, action of animals, and abrasion
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Water causes mechanical and chemical weathering.
No, acids cause chemical weathering.
Yes, mechanical weathering.
Temperature changes, such as freezing and thawing, is NOT a cause of mechanical weathering.
Mechanical.
Weathering may occur through the actions of water, air, plants, animals and various chemicals. Mechanical weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces without changing the composition of the minerals in the rock
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