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Humans affect the carbon cycle in many ways through the use of fossil fuels, clear cutting of forests, and controlled burns. Which process can help counteract these human interactions?

photosynthesis
respiration
decomposition
building proteins

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Photosynthesis is the correct answer.

These human interferences with the environment create an excess of carbon. Photosynthesis counteracts this because it utilizes carbon and releases oxygen.
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