How can plants cause weathering?

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

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C. Chemical reactions and plants change rocks and break them into smaller pieces.
Which action can help slow down the process of chemical weathering?
A. Using less water in industrial areas.
B. Removing clay to avoid weakening rocks.
C. Moving iron oxide to avoid breaking down Rocks
D. Burning less fossil fuel.
D. Burning less fossil fuel.
Which is least affected by chemical weathering.
A. A bridge made of iron rods.
B. A pile of tiles made of feldspar.
C. A statue made of marble.
D. A chair made of plastic.
D. A chair made of plastic.
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