What is the effect of a warm global climate on chemical weathering, and what is its feedback to global climate?
A. A warm climate increases chemical weathering and the formation of limestone, increasing CO2 levels, which in turn warms the climate more.
B. A warm climate increases chemical weathering and the formation of limestone, drawing down CO2 levels, which in turn cools climate.
C. A warm climate decreases chemical weathering and the formation of limestone, drawing down CO2 levels, which in turn cools climate.
D. A warm climate decreases chemical weathering and the formation of limestone, increasing CO2 levels, which in turn warms the climate more.
Answer: B
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