David Wetzel on May 14th, 2009

Rock Erosion caused by Plants
When plants grow in soil-filled cracks of rocks, their roots may push on the sides of the crack, widening it and eventually breaking the rock apart.
Materials:

milk carton or similar disposable container
scissors
plaster of paris
bean seeds

Procedure:

Cut the top off of a milk carton to form a container about 2½ inches high.
Prepare plaster of [...]

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