Which of these processes was NOT important in helping to remove carbon dioxide from Earth's early atmosphere?
A) biological activity
B) dissolving of carbon dioxide into the oceans
C) sedimentation of carbon compounds on the ocean floors
D) escape of carbon dioxide into space

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The primary processes that have helped remove carbon dioxide from Earth's early atmosphere include biological activity (such as photosynthesis by early life forms), the dissolving of carbon dioxide into the oceans, and the sedimentation of carbon compounds on the ocean floors. The escape of carbon dioxide into space is not a significant process for removing carbon dioxide from the Earth's atmosphere. Instead, the Earth's gravity retains gases like carbon dioxide, and it is the chemical and biological processes that contribute to the significant removal of CO2.

Which of These Processes Was NOT Important in Helping to Remove