In the figure below,what type of weathering is being shown?
A)oxidation
B)dissolution
C)root wedging
D)frost wedging
E)sheet jointing

Name: In the figure below,what type of weathering is being shown? A)oxidation B)dissolution C)root wedging D)frost wedging E)sheet jointing
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In the figure below,what type of weathering is being shown? 
A)oxidation 
B)dissolution 
C)root wedging 
D)frost wedging 
E)sheet jointing

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows blocks of rock that have separated due to the expansion of ice during freezing temperatures. This is known as frost wedging, which is a type of mechanical weathering.

In the Figure Below,what Type of Weathering Is Being Shown