Carbonate sediment

Definition

Solid material containing carbonate ions that settles and can eventually become part of sedimentary rock, storing carbon for a long time.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 8.21 · Paper 2

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If asked only how the oceans reduced atmospheric carbon dioxide, focus first on dissolution. Carbonate sediments can be added as a longer-term consequence.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

Solid material containing carbonate ions that settles and can eventually become part of sedimentary rock, storing carbon for a long time.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 8.21 · Paper 2

1
If asked only how the oceans reduced atmospheric carbon dioxide, focus first on dissolution. Carbonate sediments can be added as a longer-term consequence.

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