A student want to model the physical weathering which activity could the student perform

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One possible activity the student could perform to model physical weathering is to fill several small containers with water and place them in a freezer. The student can then observe and document the effects of freezing and thawing on different types of materials such as rocks, soil, or even building materials like concrete or bricks. They can examine the changes in texture, shape, and strength of the materials after multiple freezing and thawing cycles. This activity would help the student understand the process of frost weathering, which is a form of physical weathering caused by the expansion and contraction of water when it freezes and thaws.