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What Happens When Rocks Oxidize near Earth's Surface

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What happens when rocks oxidize near Earth's surface?


A) minerals in the rock release oxygen that can break down adjacent rocks
B) oxygen combines with water to create weak acids that weather rocks
C) minerals, especially those with iron, combine with oxygen
D) oxygen combines with silica to make quartz

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