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When water turns from liquid water to solid ice it expands in volume. If the water is in a crack in the rock the force of this expansion can force the crack to widen and, over time, break the rock.
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Does freezing cause water to expand and crack rock?
yes
What is water freezing in the crack of a rock an example of?
Water freezing in the cracks of rock is an example of Mechanical Weathering also referred to as Physical Weathering.
Will it damage pots if I store them in freezing conditions?
If water is left in the pots they may crack from the freezing and thawing process.
If A rock with a crack has frozen water in the crack the water melts what is this an example of?
If the crack has enlarged as a result of the freezing water, it is an example of a type of physical weathering known as ice wedging.
What keeps the water from freeing in a water tower?
A small crack is.If "Freezing" is the question, volume and keeping it moving is the answer.
When water breaks rock apart by entering crack and freezing then thawing what is it called?
Ice wedging
What process causes rocks to crack?
heat and extreme pressure. also water freezing and melting.
Is ice freezing in a crack of a rock erosion or weathering?
Ice freezing in a crack of a rock is considered weathering.
The freezing and thawing action of water affects a rock by?
Water seeps into cracks in the rock, and when freezing occurs, the water expands, thus making the crack slightly larger. This process is called mechanical weathering.
Is ice freezing in a crack of a rock considered weathering or erosion?
Ice freezing in a crack of a rock is considered weathering.
Does Freezing makes a rock crack?
No
What type of frost action occurs when a crack ina rock widens from the freezing and thawing of water?
ice wedging
