Through which of the listed processes is sufficient heat produced to cause spontaneous ignition?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Oxidation

Oxidation is a chemical process where materials combine with oxygen, releasing thermal energy. When this reaction occurs in poorly ventilated materials like oily waste, it produces sufficient heat to trigger spontaneous ignition.

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