Freezing and thawing water can cause a rock to break down into smaller pieces. Which part of the rock cycle is this an example o

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Freezing and thawing water can cause a rock to break down into smaller pieces. Which part of the rock cycle is this an example o

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alina1380 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-16T06:13:16+03:00

alina1380 [7]3 years ago

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Physical Weathering

This especially happens with granitic rocks as they were cooling, like at Yosemite National Park. Freeze-thaw: When water freezes, it expands. If moisture seeps into cracks before winter, it can then freeze, driving the rocks apart.