Question

Explain the following: In cold region in winter, the rocks cracks due to anomalous
expansion of water.​

Answer 1

Anomalous expansion of water refers to water's unusual ability, due to which it expands instead of contracting when cooled. ... In winters, in areas with extremely low temperatures, this water expands due to its abilities and thus causes the rocks to crack.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Even when water freezes to form ice, there is increase in its volume. As there is no room for expansion, it exerts a tremendous pressure ont he rocks which crack and break up into small pieces.