The key factor for frost action in soil is

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The key factor for frost action in soil is:

A. Organic matter

B. Capillary rise

C. Plasticity index

D. Grain angularity

E. 2

Capillary rise allows water to reach freezing zones in soil.This causes expansion and potential damage from frost action.

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