Question

The cracks in this rock were made by ice. Water went into small cracks and froze. When the ice formed it pushed the rock apart. This happened many times, and each time the cracks got bigger.



What is this an example of?
A.
weathering
B.
evaporation
C.
erosion
D.
deposition

Answer 1

This is an example of **A. weathering**. Specifically, it describes the process of freeze-thaw weathering, where water enters cracks in the rock, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart over time.