Question

How does physical weathering affect plants and animals?

Answer 1

Hello, Plants and animals can be agents of mechanical weathering. The seed of a tree may sprout in soil that has collected in a cracked rock. As the roots grow, they widen the cracks, eventually breaking the rock into pieces. Over time, trees can break apart even large rocks. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

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According to EarthEclipse, Plant and animals have a significant effect on the rocks as they penetrate or burrow into the soil respectively. Biological weathering can work hand in hand with physical weathering by weakening rock or exposing it to the forces of physical or chemical weathering. For instance, some plants and trees grow within the fractures in the rock formation.

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Hope this helps! <3

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