Question

Water trapped inside the cracks of rocks may freeze during the winter. As a result of this,____________________.

A) earthquakes are likely to occur
B) rocks are likely to break apart
C) diamonds are likely to form
D) volcanic rocks are likely to form

Answer 1

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The water trapped inside the cracks of the rocks will freeze during the winter season. They will contract and will form ice which will apply pressure on the rocks. This will cause them to break apart and turn into smaller pieces. Hence the correct option is:

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The above phenomenon is responsible for the physical weathering of rocks to form soil.