If the Carbon Dioxide in Earth's Rocks Were Suddenly Released

question 53

Multiple Choice

If the carbon dioxide in Earth's rocks were suddenly released into its atmosphere, what would happen?

• A) It would rapidly escape into space.
• B) It would dissociate into carbon and oxygen.
• C) It would collect as ice on the north and south poles.
• D) It would cause a runaway greenhouse effect.
• E) There would be no effect.

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