Practice mode Everyday Science

Which type of weathering affects the valley sides above the surface of a glacier?

Correct answer C. Frost shattering

Explanation

Exposed rock above the ice undergoes freeze-thaw: water in cracks freezes and expands by about 9 per cent, prising rock apart in a process called frost shattering.

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