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Question 5 • Earth and Space Science

Which best explains how frost wedging can cause rockfalls over time?

Answer
A
It dissolves minerals inside the rock, changing its composition.
B
It removes loose rock from cliff faces through blowing sand and dust.
C
It forces cracks to widen through repeated freezing and thawing of water.
D
It increases the temperature of the rock surface, causing layers to flake off.

Explanation

Water seeps into cracks in rock and expands when it freezes. Repeated freezing and thawing pushes the cracks wider until pieces of rock break off, potentially causing rockfalls. This matches choice B, “It forces cracks to widen through repeated freezing and thawing of water.”

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