Mechanical weathering: Freeze-thaw action Explanation: This is a type of mechanical weathering. Rain water gathers in the joints in rocks. In winter or when the temperature drops below 0 °C, the water freezes to become ice. This puts pressure on the rock as the ice expands by up to 10%. As the temperature rises …
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