In coastal areas, what is a common type of physical weathering?
A)root wedging
B)salt wedging
C)frost wedging
D)biophysical weathering

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Salt wedging is a common type of physical weathering in coastal areas, where saltwater can penetrate rocks and sediment, and then evaporate, leaving salt crystals that exert pressure and cause breakdown of the material. Root wedging (A) and frost wedging (C) are more common in colder, non-coastal environments. Biophysical weathering (D) is a general term that can include many different processes, but is not specific to coastal areas.

In Coastal Areas, What Is a Common Type of Physical