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

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

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

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

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

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The statement that best describes oxidation in rocks is:

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

Oxidation involves the reaction of oxygen with minerals, often affecting iron-containing minerals and leading to the breakdown of the rock.

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