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Their roots grow and expand to create pressure that wedges rocks apart.

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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


Why do plants grow into rocks?

Plants can grow into rocks due to a process called mechanical weathering, where roots expand as they grow, causing rocks to crack and break apart over time. This process allows plants to find nutrients and water in the cracks of rocks to sustain their growth.


Why do plants struggle to grow in hard rocks?

because the rocks are hard and the plants can't mack their roots to go throw them


How do plants break rocks into smaller pieces?

plant roots grow into cracks in rocks


Do beans grow in rocks?

No, beans grow in the soil. They are plants that require water, sunlight, and nutrients from the soil to grow. Rocks do not provide the necessary conditions for beans to grow.


Water freezes in the cracks in rocks. plants grow into the cracks in rocks?

cracks open wider


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.


Water freezes in the cracks of rocks and plants grow into the cracks of rocks what happens?

cracks open wider


Can plants grow inside the rocks?

I don't think there is a chance. Sorry!


What kinds of plants grow on rocks?

Plants that grow on rocks are called lithophytes and include species like mosses, lichens, succulents, and certain ferns. These plants have adapted to thrive in harsh conditions with limited soil by obtaining nutrients and water from the rocks they grow on. They are often found in rocky outcrops, cliffs, and other rocky habitats.


What would happen to rocks if there were little plants growing on it?

It would divide


What are plants that grow on the surface of rock called?

Plants that grow on the surface of rocks are called lithophytes. These plants have adapted to thrive in rocky environments by anchoring themselves to the surface of the rocks and accessing nutrients and water from the surrounding environment.