What Happens When Rocks Oxidize near Earth's Surface

question 57

Multiple Choice

What happens when rocks oxidize near Earth's surface?

• A) minerals in the rock release oxygen that can break down adjacent rocks
• B) oxygen combines with water to create weak acids that weather rocks
• C) minerals, especially those with iron, combine with oxygen
• D) oxygen combines with silica to make quartz

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