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How can animals cause mechanical weathering?

roots and diggingPlant roots break up rocks as they grow in search of water and nutrients. Animals that burrow in the ground expose rocks to the air where they can be further weathered.When animals die they produce acids which reacts with rocks causing them to break down or decay.


How animal act as agents of weathering?

Sometimes, activities of some animals include scratching the soil or digging, some small rocks may break into smaller particles. Thus making it fine and become a part of the soil.


How do plants or animals weather rocks?

Plants weather rocks through root growth, where roots penetrate cracks in the rock causing physical weathering. Animals can weather rocks through activities like burrowing and digging, which can break apart rocks over time through mechanical weathering. Additionally, animal waste can contribute to chemical weathering by altering the composition of the rock.


Is limestone with holes mechanical or chemical weathering?

Limestone with holes is typically a result of chemical weathering. The holes are often created through the process of carbonation, where carbonic acid in rainwater reacts with the calcium carbonate in limestone to dissolve it and create cavities over time.


Why do dead animals swell?

When animals die, their bodies start to decompose. This process involves the breakdown of tissues and the release of gases such as methane and hydrogen sulfide. These gases can cause the body to bloat or swell as they accumulate within the tissues and body cavities.