When oxygen combines with iron and other elements in rocks the process is called _________.

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oxidation

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carbonation

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hydration

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The correct option is C oxidation
The oxidation simply means a reaction of atmospheric oxygen to form oxides. The atmospheric oxygen after reacting with the rocks produces several types of oxides, iron oxide being the most important, which weaken the rocks to disintegrate.

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