Question

which type of weathering is caused by plants?
○ chemical weathering
○ mechanical weathering
○ ice wedging
○ both mechanical and chemical weathering

Explanation:

Plants can cause mechanical weathering (e.g., roots growing and breaking rocks) and chemical weathering (e.g., releasing acids that dissolve minerals). So the type of weathering caused by plants is both mechanical and chemical weathering.

Answer:

both mechanical and chemical weathering