Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere traps heat. Scientists are concerned that too much carbon dioxide is being released into the air by human activity. Using your knowledge of the carbon cycle, where do you think this carbon dioxide is coming from? List at least three possible sources of human-related carbon dioxide production. Carbon dioxide is produced by the burning of fossil fuels.

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere traps heat. Scientists are concerned that too much carbon dioxide is being released into the air by human activity. Using your knowledge of the carbon cycle, where do you think this carbon dioxide is coming from? List at least three possible sources of human-related carbon dioxide production. Carbon dioxide is produced by the burning of fossil fuels.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

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Chapter44: Human Effects On The Biosphere

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