The carbon cycle removes carbon from the atmosphere primarily through the process of photosynthesis, where plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air to produce organic matter and oxygen. Additionally, carbon is sequestered in long-term storage forms in soil, vegetation, and sedimentary rocks as organic carbon compounds or through the formation of fossil fuels over geological timescales.
How does the carbon cycle REMOVE carbon from the atmosphere? (2 complete sentences)
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