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What is the carbon cycle in the alpine tundra ecosystem. (how does carbon move)

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Tundra is one of the biggest carbon dioxide sinks on Earth. ... As a result of climate change, tundra soils are thawing deeper and deeper and for a longer periods of time in the upper layers of permafrost. This causes organic matter to decompose faster, releasing larger amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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