How Are Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)levels in the Atmosphere Affected by Tectonic

question 29

Multiple Choice

How are carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in the atmosphere affected by tectonic uplift and subsequent chemical weathering of rocks?

• A)CO₂ is removed from the atmosphere.
• B)CO₂ is added to the atmosphere.
• C)CO₂ is removed by uplift and returned by weathering.
• D)They have no net effect on CO₂ .

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