At times in the geologic past when much organic carbon has been buried, ________
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At times in the geologic past when much organic carbon has been buried, ____________.
the relative abundance of heavier carbon 12 has increased in the atmosphere and ocean
the relative abundance of lighter carbon 12 has increased in the atmosphere and ocean
the relative abundance of heavier carbon 13 has decreased in the atmosphere and ocean
the relative abundance of heavier carbon 13 has increased in the atmosphere and ocean
Weathering of minerals affects atmospheric CO2 ____________.
by removing CO2 from the atmosphere and depleting the atmospheric reservoir
by increasing CO2 in the atmosphere and increasing the atmospheric reservoir
by removing CO2 from the atmosphere and increasing the atmospheric reservoir
by increasing CO2 in the atmosphere and depleting the atmospheric reservoir of O2
the relative abundance of heavier carbon 12 has increased in the atmosphere and ocean
the relative abundance of lighter carbon 12 has increased in the atmosphere and ocean
the relative abundance of heavier carbon 13 has decreased in the atmosphere and ocean
the relative abundance of heavier carbon 13 has increased in the atmosphere and ocean
Explanation / Answer
the relative abundance of heavier carbon 13 has increased in the atmosphere and ocean. This increase of heavier carbon is indicated in the carbon isotope composition of limestone and of sedimentary organic matter produced by photosynthesis.
by removing CO2 from the atmosphere and depleting the atmospheric reservoir. Weathering of minerals removes CO2 from the atmosphere, and deplete the atmospheric reservoir of CO2. These factors include mountain building, warm climates, high rates of precipitation, and deeply rooted vegetation.
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