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Plant roots cause Biological weathering which is indeed Mechanical in its nature. Animals burrowing is also a cause of Biological weathering.

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Is tree roots a direct cause of of mechanical weathering?

Yes, tree roots can contribute to mechanical weathering by physically breaking apart rocks as they grow. As tree roots extend and expand, they can exert force on surrounding rocks, causing them to crack and break down over time.


Plant roots that force cracks in rocks are an agent of what?

mechanical weathering


Freezing and thawing plant roots exfliation and are all examples of what process?

Physical weathering or mechanical weathering.


Which of these are not Not a source pf mechanical weathering?

Precipitation (source of chemical weathering) Plant roots (source of chemical weathering) Freezing and thawing (source of mechanical weathering) Human activities (source of mechanical weathering)


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


The growth of plant roots and animal activity may result in .?

mechanical weathering


Animal burrows dug in rock that let in water and air chemical or mechanical?

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 is mechanical weathering caused by ice wedging similar to mechanical weathering caused by plant roots?

because iits formed by it difrent minarels


What type of weathering does plant cause?

Plants can cause mechanical weathering by growing into cracks in rocks and breaking them apart as their roots expand. They can also cause chemical weathering by releasing acids and other compounds that break down the minerals in rocks.


Is growth of plant roots mechanical or chemical weathering?

The growth of plant roots is more related to mechanical weathering. As roots grow and extend, they can exert pressure on rocks, causing them to break apart. This process helps in breaking down rocks into smaller pieces and enhancing soil formation.


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


How is mechanically weathering caused by ice wedging similar to mechanical weathering caused by plant roots?

because iits formed by it difrent minarels

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