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The rock rusts due to _________. *A) chemical weatheringB) Mechanical weatheringC) biological weathering |
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Answer» Answer: (a) chemical weathering Another type of chemical weathering works on rocks that contain iron. These rocks turn to rust in a process called oxidation. Rust is a compound created by the INTERACTION of OXYGEN and iron in the PRESENCE of water. As rust expands, it weakens rock and helps break it apart. |
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