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erosion can break rocks apart, weathering can also break rocks apart

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Process that cause rocks to break apart?

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Which part of the plant always breaks rocks apart?

Plants can break rocks apart using their roots. As roots grow, they can exert pressure on rocks, causing them to crack or break over time. The process of roots breaking apart rocks is known as biological weathering.


What happens when rocks break apart and change?

When rocks break apart and change, it is called weathering and erosion. Weathering is the process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces, while erosion is the movement of these pieces by water, wind, or ice. This process can eventually lead to the formation of new rocks through sedimentation and compaction.


What name is this process when rocks break down?

the process is called weathering when the rocks break down


Why do rocks changes temperature?

Break apart


How do rocks effect plants?

Plants roots are surprisingly strong. They can break into rocks with there roots and break them apart.


What is the process whereby streams break apart and erode rock is called?

Abrasion. Impacts of sediment grains carried by the water breaks apart and erodes rocks. Your mumma


Is breaking apart a verb?

Yes, "breaking apart" is the progressive form of the particle verb "break apart". E.g., "He is breaking apart the rocks" or "The rocks are breaking apart".


What liquid will break rocks apart?

Acids such as hydrochloric acid can be used to break down rocks by dissolving the minerals in the rock. However, this process can be slow and may not work on all types of rocks. It is important to handle acids carefully as they can be hazardous.


Can setimentary rocks float?

No they will sink or break apart


Does physical weathering break rocks apart?

Yes.


How can plants and ice break down rocks?

Plants - The roots and branches start to grown in cracks and whatnot and expand the rock with its wood.Ice- Water expands when it freezing.Water seeps into cracks and then freezes , expanding the rock.., ice wedging or frost actionPlants and ice have power!