Which statement best describes oxidation in rocks?(1 point)

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It is a chemical weathering process in which oxygen combines with substances in rock.
It is a chemical weathering process in which oxygen combines with substances in rock.

It is a physical weathering process in which oxygen combines with substances in rock.
It is a physical weathering process in which oxygen combines with substances in rock.

It is a physical weathering process in which hydrogen combines with substances in rock.
It is a physical weathering process in which hydrogen combines with substances in rock.

It is a chemical weathering process in which hydrogen combines with substances in rock.

1 answer

The statement that best describes oxidation in rocks is:

It is a chemical weathering process in which oxygen combines with substances in rock.

Oxidation specifically involves the reaction of oxygen with minerals in rocks, leading to changes in their chemical composition and structure.