Weathering of carbonate rocks removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and cools the Earth.

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When carbonate rocks undergo weathering, they react with carbon dioxide and water to form bicarbonate ions, which are carried to the ocean and eventually deposited as calcium carbonate sediments. This process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it in the Earth's crust. This can lead to global cooling as carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to warming the Earth's climate.

Weathering of Carbonate Rocks Removes Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere