Helena’s doctor has advised her to take calcium supplements to help prevent:a

osteitis.
b. osteoporosis.
c. osteopenia.
d. osteoarthritis


e. osteon disease.


b

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Of the following carbon reservoirs, which contains the lowest mass of carbon?

a. atmosphere b. oceans c. sedimentary rock d. soil

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