What is the most important role that the carbon dioxide cycle plays in the regulation of the Earth's climate?
A) it removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere produced by respiration
B) it regulates the surface temperature by varying the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
C) it provides carbonate minerals in the oceans for aquatic life forms
D) it provides carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for photosynthesis
B
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A 2.0-C charge moves with a velocity of (
m/s and experiences a magnetic force of 
N. The x component of the magnetic field is equal to zero. Determine the z component of the magnetic field.
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