Question
Which describes a characteristic of water that is responsible for frost wedging? (1 point)
Water expands as it freezes
Water evaporates as it is heated.
Water condenses as it is heated
Water contracts as it freezes
Water expands as it freezes
Water evaporates as it is heated.
Water condenses as it is heated
Water contracts as it freezes
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The correct characteristic of water that is responsible for frost wedging is:
**Water expands as it freezes.**
This expansion when water freezes can exert pressure on surrounding materials, contributing to the process of frost wedging, where rocks are gradually broken apart.
**Water expands as it freezes.**
This expansion when water freezes can exert pressure on surrounding materials, contributing to the process of frost wedging, where rocks are gradually broken apart.