Final answer:
Frost wedging is linked to the process of 'granular disintegration' in coarse-grained rocks, a type of physical weathering where water causes rocks to fracture and split apart.
Step-by-step explanation:
Frost wedging is associated with physical weathering processes that occur in rocks when water seeps into cracks, freezes, and expands, causing the rock to break apart. This mechanism typically affects coarse-grained rocks and is known as granular disintegration (Option C). It is one of the forms of weathering that contribute to shaping the Earth's surface, leading to the breakdown of rocks into smaller particles.
Weathering can also be observed in various planetary settings, such as the ice bands visible in blue on cliffs on Mars, which suggest the presence of ice just below the surface. This is not directly related to frost wedging but it does indicate the presence of water ice which could participate in similar freeze-thaw cycles if conditions allow. Similarly, features like soil creep and the formation of soil terraces on Earth are related to freeze-thaw cycles, where the soil expands when water freezes and contracts when it thaws.