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List three common natural cements used in cementation of sedimentary rocks.
 
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What effect would the release of carbon sequestered in carbonates and organic sedimentary rocks have on the planet?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Silica, calcite, and iron oxide (rust)

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Carbon will form CO2, which is a greenhouse gas. As more and more CO2 enters the atmosphere, temperatures are rising.



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