Which Two Factors Are Critical to the Existence of the Carbon

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which two factors are critical to the existence of the carbon dioxide (CO₂) cycle on Earth?

• A) Plate tectonics and liquid water oceans
• B) Life and atmospheric oxygen
• C) Life and active volcanism
• D) Active volcanism and active tectonics

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