Question

The evaporation of water within rocks, that leaves behind expanding crystals that cause breaking, is know as?(1 point)
Responses

salt wedging
salt wedging

hydrolysis
hydrolysis

chemical weathering
chemical weathering

ice wedging

Answer 1

The correct answer is **salt wedging**. This process occurs when water evaporates and leaves behind salt crystals, which can expand and cause the rocks to break apart.