Whats the cause and effect of the Tree roots being exposed in cracks in your sidewalk.

Question

Whats the cause and effect of the Tree roots being exposed in cracks in your sidewalk.

Answer 1

The cause is roots grow under the sidewalk.  As the roots continue to grow they displace earth above them putting pressure on the sidewalk and causing it to crack.  A cracked sidewalk is the effect.

Answer 2

the scientific term is "root pry".  this happens when roots grow in residential areas and the roots grow big enough, the tree's power is more than the sidewalk and it will overpower the sidewalk and expose itself. this also happens on top of mountains when there is soil on top of rock,and the roots will go through the soil and down into the rock and pry open the rock.  

Answer 3

Hi,

Well the roots of the trees are very strong that they can break through even the hardest cement. Now, how are they exposed to the cement, well, communities usually plant trees near walk ways (for cosmetics).