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Rust is chemical weathering. It occurs when oxygen from the air reacts with a metal, typically with iron. This chemical reaction is called oxydation, and the product is what gives rust its reddish color.

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What type of weathering causes rust?

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What type weathering produces rust?

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The type of weathering that is commonly known as rusting?

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What is the main type of weather in in the desert?

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Chemical weathering process due to exposure to water and oxygen is called?

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Do water and air cause chemical weathering?

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