Which pedogenic effect accelerates when increased freeze-thaw cycles fracture exposed bedrock?

💡 Explanation

Increased freeze-thaw promotes mechanical weathering, increasing the surface area exposed to chemical alteration. More chemical reactions happen because reactant surface area is amplified via fracture, therefore weathered products increase faster, rather than just accumulating mechanically.

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