What type of weathering are you most likely to find occurring near an ocean?
A) dissolution
B) thermal expansion
C) salt wedging
D) root wedging

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Salt wedging occurs when salty ocean water seeps into pores and cracks in rocks near the shore. As the water evaporates, salt crystals form and expand, putting pressure on the rock and causing it to fracture and break apart. This type of weathering is most commonly found near oceans.

What Type of Weathering Are You Most Likely to Find