Which outlines the effects of root wedging

Question

-As rocks being moved by wind hit other rocks, the rocks being hit are broken down
-As pressure from the earth's crust increases, the top layer of the rock cracks
-As water in cracks of rocks turns into ice, the crack becomes larger
-As plant roots in cracks of rocks grow, the crack grows as well

Answer 1

Root wedging refers to the process by which plant roots penetrate cracks in rocks, leading to the physical breakdown of the rock. Among your options, the statement that best describes the effects of root wedging is:

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

This process occurs as roots expand and exert pressure on the surrounding rock, causing existing cracks to widen and potentially leading to further fragmentation of the rock.