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what is the cause of regular carbon dioxide fluctuationd in the atmosphere
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The primary cause of regular carbon dioxide fluctuations in the atmosphere is the natural carbon cycle. This cycle involves the exchange of carbon between the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms.
Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere through natural processes such as respiration by animals and plants, volcanic eruptions, and the decay of organic matter. On the other hand, carbon dioxide is also absorbed by plants during photosynthesis and by the oceans through chemical reactions.
These natural processes result in a balance between the sources and sinks of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, leading to regular fluctuations in carbon dioxide levels. Additionally, human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and agriculture have significantly increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, causing levels to rise above natural fluctuations.
Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere through natural processes such as respiration by animals and plants, volcanic eruptions, and the decay of organic matter. On the other hand, carbon dioxide is also absorbed by plants during photosynthesis and by the oceans through chemical reactions.
These natural processes result in a balance between the sources and sinks of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, leading to regular fluctuations in carbon dioxide levels. Additionally, human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and agriculture have significantly increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, causing levels to rise above natural fluctuations.