Which describes a characteristic of water that is responsible for frost wedging?(1 point)

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Water expands as it freezes.
Water expands as it freezes.

Water condenses as it is heated.
Water condenses as it is heated.

Water evaporates as it is heated.
Water evaporates as it is heated.

Water contracts as it freezes.

Answer 1

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

Water expands as it freezes.

This expansion of ice can create pressure in cracks and crevices, causing the rock to break apart over time.