What occurs below the calcium carbonate compensation depth?

a. Calcium carbonate begins to precipitate into a solid.
b. Calcium carbonate begins to dissolve.
c. The rate of calcareous sediment accumulation is greater than the rate of dissolution.
d. Seawater becomes less acidic.
e. Calcareous oozes start to form.


b

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