Cycles of freezing and thawing water cause ice wedging, and ice wedges, which are common in high, cold latitudes, can force soil particles together. Given these facts, what is common in high cold latitudes that can force soil particles together among the following options:
- solid, liquid, gas
 - earthquakes
 - evaporative cooling
 - fissures of hot, acidic water
 - Evaporation of water
 - subthermal movements
 - flooding and erosion
 - freezing and thawing water


 

        freezing and thawing water 