The weathering process that is caused by contact with oxygen that often turns the rocks a reddish-orange is called
A) hydrolysis.
B) oxidation
C) carbonation.
D) chemical bonding.
E) hydraulics.

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The weathering process described in the question is specifically caused by oxidation, which involves the reaction of rock or mineral materials with oxygen. Hydrolysis involves the reaction of materials with water, carbonation involves the reaction with carbon dioxide, chemical bonding involves the formation of chemical bonds between materials, and hydraulics involves the study of fluids in motion.

The Weathering Process That Is Caused by Contact with Oxygen