How to Prevent Weathering and Erosion
Have you ever wondered why the dunes on the beach were "off-limits"? You're not allowed to walk on them, and it's illegal to harm the plants growing there. Why is it important for grasses to be growing on the dunes?
This model demonstrates whether plant growth will actually really affect the rate of erosion. |
Example of Mechanical Weathering
Have you ever noticed how tree-roots can lift-up a sidewalk? Mechanical Weathering (a form of physical weathering) happens when rock is forcefully broken apart.
This model demonstrates how a plant can forcefully break apart rock through mechanical weathering. |