Question

How can plants cause weathering? (1 point)

O Sprouting seeds and growing roots can cause rocks to break.
O Plants attract animals, and animals can burrow into rocks.
O Chemical reactions in plants change rocks and break them into smaller pieces.
O Plants need water, and water can weather rocks.

Answer 1

Answer: Sprouting seeds and growing roots can cause rocks to break

Explanation: 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.