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Guys PLZ I NEED HELP The Colorado Plateau includes large parts of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. The plateau is known for unique rock formations, many in brilliant shades of red, as shown here.
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The Colorado Plateau includes large parts of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. The plateau is known for unique rock formations, many in brilliant shades of red, as shown here. This red rock is formed by the reaction of iron and oxygen to form iron oxide.

Which type of weathering has occurred to cause the rock within the Colorado Plateau to become red?


A.
Oxidation

B.
Carbonation

C.
Abrasion

D.
Hydrolysis

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Answer:

A. Oxidation

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Answer: Oxidation

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