Carbon in the bodies of marine organisms often is changed into which of the following forms? Question 10 options: clastic sedimentary rock such as sandstone chemical sedimentary rock such as limestone metamorphic rock such as slate igneous rock such as granite

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4 February, 08:43

Carbon in the bodies of marine organisms often is changed into which of the following forms? Question 10 options: clastic sedimentary rock such as sandstone chemical sedimentary rock such as limestone metamorphic rock such as slate igneous rock such as granite

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Parker Liu · Answer 1

The correct option is B) sedimentary rock such as limestone

Explanation:

Carbon can be described as an important element which is present in all living organisms.

When marine organisms such as corals or planktons die in the oceans, calcium carbonate is build in the ocean due to calcifying these organisms. After the organisms die, they sink to the seafloor. Over time, layers of shells and sediment are cemented together and turn to rock, storing the carbon in stone turning it into limestone and its derivatives.