Which outlines the effects of root

wedging? (1 point)
As pressure from the earth’s
crust increases, the top layer of
the rock cracks.
As water in cracks of rocks turns
to ice, the crack becomes larger.
As rocks being moved by wind
hit other rocks, the rocks being
hit are broken down.
As plant roots in cracks of rocks
grow, the crack grows as well.

1 answer

The effect of root wedging is best described by the statement:

"As plant roots in cracks of rocks grow, the crack grows as well."

This describes how the physical growth of roots can exert pressure on the surrounding rock, gradually widening the cracks and contributing to the weathering of the rock.

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