The Weathering Process That Is Caused by Contact with Oxygen

question 102

Multiple Choice

The weathering process that is caused by contact with oxygen that often turns the rocks a reddish-orange is called

• A) hydrolysis.
• B) oxidation
• C) carbonation.
• D) chemical bonding.
• E) hydraulics.

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Definitions:

Glial Cells

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Sclerenchyma Cells

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Sensors

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