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Carbon plays an important role in living things. The carbon cycle describes the storage and exchange of carbon between the Earth's biosphere (living matter), atmosphere (air), hydrosphere (water), and
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Carbon plays an important role in living things. The carbon cycle describes the

storage and exchange of carbon between the Earth's biosphere (living matter),

atmosphere

(air), hydrosphere (water), and geosphere (earth).

a. Explain how the carbon, found in the fossil fuel emissions, impacts each sphere.

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The Carbon Cycle and Earth's climate Carbon Dioxide is an atmospheric constituent that plays several vital roles in the environment. It is a greenhouse gas that traps infrared radiation in the atmosphere. it plays a crucial role in the weathering of rocks. it is the carbon source for plants.

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