Combined Science GCSE
Causes of carbon dioxide decrease
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Carbon dioxide decreased because it dissolved in oceans to form sedimentary rocks, and photosynthesis by algae and plants removed more carbon dioxide.
Topics that use Causes of carbon dioxide decrease
- How carbon dioxide decreased (AQA GCSE)
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