The Figure Below Shows a Variety of Processes That Are

question 9

Multiple Choice

The figure below shows a variety of processes that are part of the global carbon cycle.Which of the following three chemicals besides CO₂ are shown as part of the carbon cycle?

• A)CO (carbon monoxide),C (graphite or diamond),and CO₃ (carbon trioxide)
• B)CH₄ (methane),O₃ (ozone),and C (graphite or diamond)
• C)CH₄ (methane),HCO₃- (bicarbonate),and CaCO₃ (calcite)
• D)CO (carbon monoxide),CO₃ (carbon trioxide),and CaCO₃ (calcite)

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