Original Project
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
The surface of the earth is changed as rock material is broken, c…
Misconception WEM023:
The growth of plant roots cannot break rock (AAAS Project 2061, n.d.).
| Item ID Number |
Item Description |
How Often the Misconception was Chosen |
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Wind, water, and the growth of plant roots can wear away the solid rock of a valley. |
48% |
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31% |
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Both the growth of plant roots and the freezing of water can break earth's solid rock layer. |
27% |
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