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

Question

Water expands as it freezes

Water evaporates as it is heated.

Water condenses as it is heated

Water contracts as it freezes

Answer 1

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

Water expands as it freezes.

This expansion when water freezes can exert pressure on surrounding materials, contributing to the process of frost wedging, where rocks are gradually broken apart.