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How does human activity affect the carbon cycle? Coal and petroleum
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How does human activity affect the carbon cycle?
Coal and petroleum

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About half of the carbon emitted by human activity rises into the atmosphere, where it helps contribute to global warming. The other half is absorbed by oceans, watersheds and plants, as part of what’s known as “the carbon sink.
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