Which increased weathering impact occurs when carbonic acid circulation slows?

💡 Explanation

Slower carbonic acid circulation reduces hydrolysis, because less H2CO3 contacts rock surfaces breaking down silicates; therefore CO2 removal decreases, rather than the silicate reduction or more general remote acidity effects because hydrolysis is rate limited.

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