The Sharp Decline in Levels of Carbon Dioxide in Earth's

question 27

Multiple Choice

The sharp decline in levels of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere, beginning during Devonian was due to __________ during Late Paleozoic.

• A) global dry conditions
• B) evolutionary expansion of large plants
• C) decreased global temperatures
• D) widespread mountain-building

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