Question

how plants can cause consolidation of rocks​

Answer 1

Answer:

Chemical weathering occurs when roots release chemicals, like acid, which then break down the rocks. Plants can cause both mechanical and chemical weathering. Mechanical weathering occurs when roots grow and cause the rock to break (just like the roots that crack the sidewalk)

Explanation:

Plants can cause physical weathering as their roots grow. Seeds of plants or trees can grow inside rock cracks where soil has collected. The roots then put pressure on the cracks, making them wider and eventually splitting the rock. Even small plants can cause this kind of weathering over time