Question

The rock rusts due to _________. *


A) chemical weathering

B) Mechanical weathering

C) biological weathering​

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

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