Question

After a winter of rainy days followed by very cold temperatures, a piece of rock on a mountain trail has a large crack in it. What caused this crack it. What caused this crack to occur

Answer 1

Answer:

The differrence in the temperature caused the rock to crack.

Explanation:

When a thing experiences vast difference in temperature

they expand and relax but due to fast change in tempeeature caused the rock to crack

Answer 2

Answer:

physical weathering

Explanation:

Physical weathering is a term used in science that refers to the geological process of rocks breaking apart without changing their chemical composition. Over time, movements of the Earth and environment can break apart rock formations, causing physical weathering. Physical weathering can also refer to other things in the environment breaking down, like soil and minerals. Pressure, warm temperatures, water and ice can cause physical weathering.