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What mechanical weathering process is used when water turns to ice?
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What mechanical weathering process is used when water turns to ice?

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frost wedging

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Frost wedging is the process by which water seeps into cracks in a rock, expands on freezing, and thus enlarges the cracks. The effectiveness of frost wedging is related to the frequency of freezing and thawing.

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ANSWER: ice wedging, also known as freeze-thaw weathering
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