Which describes a characteristic of water is responsible for frost wedging?

Question

1.Water evaporates as it is heated
2.Water condenses as it is heated
3.Water contracts as it freezes
4.Water expands as it freezes

Answer 1

The characteristic of water that is responsible for frost wedging is:

4. Water expands as it freezes.

When water freezes, it expands, which can cause cracks in rock and other materials, leading to the process of frost wedging.