Which property of water helps it to break apart large rocks into smaller rocks?

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Water expands when it freezes.
Water has high surface tension.
Water can hold a lot of energy.
Water expands as it heats up.

Answer 1

None of the properties listed directly help water break apart large rocks into smaller rocks. However, one property of water that could indirectly contribute to the breaking apart of rocks is its ability to hold a lot of energy. When water freezes and forms ice, the expansion of the ice can exert significant pressure on rocks and cause them to fracture and break apart over time.