Tectonic uplift and resultant chemical weathering ____________ CO₂ to/from the atmosphere.
A)remove
B)add
C)have no net effect on

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Tectonic uplift exposes fresh rock surfaces to the atmosphere, which leads to increased chemical weathering. This process consumes CO₂ from the atmosphere as it reacts with minerals in the rock, thus removing CO₂.

Tectonic Uplift and Resultant Chemical Weathering ____________ CO₂ To/from the Atmosphere