Which type of weathering is caused by plants?

A. mechanical weathering

B. ice wedging

C. both mechanical and chemical weathering

D. chemical weathering

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Mathematics

Anabel Waller

6 March, 06:22

Which type of weathering is caused by plants?

A. mechanical weathering

B. ice wedging

C. both mechanical and chemical weathering

D. chemical weathering

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Lacey Raymond · Answer 1

D. Chemical weathering

I think it is chemical weathering because it is a live thing.

Emmalee Mckay · Answer 2

The answer to this is C. because when the roots grow it can create cracks in sidewalks or rocks (mechanical) and the chemical part comes from the roots too, it releases acid which breaks down rocks

Which type of weathering is caused by plants?A. mechanical weatheringB. ice wedgingC. both mechanical and chemical weatheringD. chemical weathering

Which type of weathering is caused by plants?

A. mechanical weathering

B. ice wedging

C. both mechanical and chemical weathering

D. chemical weathering