Carbonate deposition occurs in environments that are
A)warm and humid.
B)cool and wet.
C)monsoonal.
D)dry as deserts.

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Carbonate deposition occurs in warm and humid environments because it is mainly composed of the mineral calcium carbonate, which forms in shallow marine environments with warm, clear water that is not too turbulent. These conditions allow for the growth and accumulation of carbonate-secreting organisms, such as corals, clams, and algae, that contribute to the deposition of carbonate sediment.

Carbonate Deposition Occurs in Environments That Are