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What happens to the soil where soil water freezes and it tends to form ice layers parallel with the ground surface?

A

It heaves the soil downward in an uneven manner

B

It remains unaffected

C

It heaves the soil upward in an uneven manner

D

It heaves the soil both upward & downward in an even manner

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Correct option is A. It heaves the soil upward in an uneven manner

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