One of the Main Roles of Plants in Biogeochemical Cycles

question 29

Multiple Choice

One of the main roles of plants in biogeochemical cycles is to

• A)reduce the rate of weathering.
• B)decrease the amount of time that water remains in contact with rocks and soils.
• C)extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
• D)harden the soils.

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