The Equation CaSiO₃ + CO₂  CaCO₃ + SiO₂

question 67

Multiple Choice

The equation CaSiO₃ + CO₂  CaCO₃ + SiO₂ takes into account which of the following processes associated with the long-term carbon cycle?

• A)volcanism
• B)chemical weathering
• C)subduction
• D)plate tectonics
• E)bacteria-based oxidation

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