In frost wedging, a crack expands when water

Question

. When the water
it can seep into new fissures in the rock.

Answer 1

In frost wedging, a crack expands when water freezes. When the water thaws, it can seep into new fissures in the rock.

This cycle of freezing and thawing causes repeated expansion and contraction, leading to the gradual breaking apart of the rock over time.