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Look at the drawing.

What would MOST LIKELY cause the rock to break apart?

Responses
A Water freezes in the cracks.Water freezes in the cracks.
B Wind blows through the cracks.Wind blows through the cracks.
C Heat forces the rock to crack.Heat forces the rock to crack.
D Earthquakes cause the rock to crack.

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The answer that would MOST LIKELY cause the rock to break apart is:

A. Water freezes in the cracks.

This process is known as freeze-thaw weathering, where water enters cracks in the rock, freezes, expands, and then causes the rock to break apart over time.

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