Frequent changes in temperature can cause cracks

to form in rock formations.

a rise in temperature causes a rock to expand and a decrease in temperature causes a rock to contract.

Explanation:

a rise in temperature causes a rock to expand and a decrease in temperature causes a rock to contract. Also known as frost wedging can cause rocks to physically break apart. Cracks in rocks expand as water seeps in and freezes. water expands as it freezes to become ice