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________ are formed from skeletal remains of coral and other lime-secreting sea animals.

1) Limestones
2) Schists
3) Marbles
4) Sandstones
5) Shales

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Limestones are formed from skeletal remains of coral and other lime-secreting sea animals. When a saturated solution of CaCO3 in CO2-rich water rises toward Earth's surface or is otherwise heated, CO₂ gas is released as the water warms and CaCO3 precipitates from the solution.

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Limestones are formed from skeletal remains of coral and other lime-secreting sea animals. Limestone deposits that form caves consist primarily of CaCO3 from the remains of living creatures such as clams and corals. When a saturated solution of CaCO3 in CO2-rich water rises toward Earth's surface or is otherwise heated, CO₂ gas is released as the water warms and CaCO3 precipitates from the solution.

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