Question
The growth of plant roots and animal activity may result in _______
Chemical weathering
Mechanical weathering
Chemical weathering
Mechanical weathering
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The growth of plant roots and animal activity may result in **mechanical weathering**.
Plant roots can penetrate rocks and soil, breaking them apart as they grow. Similarly, animal activity, such as burrowing or digging, can also contribute to the physical breakdown of rocks and soil, which is characteristic of mechanical weathering.
Plant roots can penetrate rocks and soil, breaking them apart as they grow. Similarly, animal activity, such as burrowing or digging, can also contribute to the physical breakdown of rocks and soil, which is characteristic of mechanical weathering.