Does the weathering of rocks produce or consume carbon dioxide?
Natural chemical weathering of rock consumes atmospheric CO2, which could be beneficial fighting global warming. Thanks for asking!
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About Global Warming
Global warming is the warming of the planet caused by human activity, including burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests. Carbon emissions are known to cause the planet to heat up, and the burning of fossil fuels creates carbon emissions as a byproduct.
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