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Roots cause disintegration by growing into small cracks in rocks or structures and exerting pressure as they expand, leading to physical breakup of the material. Additionally, roots can release chemicals that break down the composition of the material they are growing on, causing further disintegration over time.
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What is the name for tree roots forming out of rocks?
Biological weathering; Its a type of weathering which involves the breaking apart and disintegration of rocks throught the process of tree roots out growth or development by opening of cracks, joints and faults in rocks.
What is a way plant growth causes mechanical weathering?
Plant growth can cause mechanical weathering by exerting pressure on surrounding rocks as roots grow and expand. As roots push into crevices in rocks, the force they exert can break apart the rock, leading to cracks and fractures through a process known as root wedging. This can eventually result in the disintegration of the rock into smaller pieces.
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
What does geotropism cause a plants roots to do?
the auxins in the plant and the gravity
Removing which structure would cause this plant to strave?
Removing the roots of the plant would cause it to starve, as the roots are responsible for taking up water and nutrients from the soil that the plant needs to survive.
