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If liquid water runs into an open space within a rock, like a crack, and the temperature drops to the freezing point of water, what could result?

The rock will shrink from the condensing of the water
The rock will split due to the expansion of the water
Chemical weathering could eventually break down the rock
Inclusion of water into the crystals of the rock

User AnilPatel
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Answer:

The rock will split due to the expansion of the water

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User Patrick Lorio
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The rock would most likely split

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