Which one of the following is an important,mechanical weathering process for enlarging fractures and extending them deeper into large boulders and bedrock?
A)oxidation
B)eluviation
C)hydrologic cycling
D)frost wedging

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Frost wedging, which occurs when water freezes in cracks and expands, is an important mechanical weathering process for enlarging fractures and extending them deeper into large boulders and bedrock. This can eventually lead to the breakdown of the rock into smaller pieces.

Which One of the Following Is an Important,mechanical Weathering Process