Assume That Water Filling a Crack in a Rock Undergoes

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Multiple Choice

Assume that water filling a crack in a rock undergoes cycles of freezing and melting.Which of the following statements is true?

• A)Water expands as it melts, causing the crack walls to be pushed apart.
• B)Water shrinks as it freezes, causing the crack walls to be drawn closer together.
• C)Water expands as it freezes, causing the crack walls to be pushed apart.
• D)Water shrinks as it melts, causing the crack walls to be pulled closer together.

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