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Carbon Cycle Diagram


The carbon cycle consists of processes that exchange carbon within and between the ocean, atmosphere, Earth interior, and the seafloor. Along with the nitrogen and water cycles, the carbon cycle comprises a sequence of events that are key to make Earth capable of sustaining life.
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[01-Feb-17] The carbon cycle consists of processes that exchange carbon within and between the ocean, atmosphere, Earth interior, and the seafloor. Along with the nitrogen and water cycles, the carbon cycle comprises a sequence of events that are key to make Earth capable of sustaining life.