A very important way to increase the settling rate of fine particles in the open ocean is via ________
A) carbonate dissolution
B) deposit feeders
C) fecal pellets
D) precipitation
E) wind
C
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A) carbon dioxide B) water C) methane D) ozone
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A) volcanic eruption B) submarine landslide C) earthquake D) meteorite impact