Question

the roots of a plant grow in the cracks of a sidewalk. as the root grows larger, the cement begins to crack

weathering

erosion

deposition

Explanation:

Weathering is the breakdown of rocks or materials (like cement) by biological, physical, or chemical means. Plant roots growing and breaking cement is biological weathering. Erosion involves movement of materials, and deposition is laying down materials—neither fit here.

Answer:

weathering