Most reactive, forms more compounds than any other elementAll organics and life made of carbonAlso in sedimentary rocks, gas, diamondsFundamental to lifeInput to atmosphere: Respiration of living things, fossil fuel emissions, diffusion from oceanOutput form atmosphere: Photosynthesis by green plants, algae, photosynthetic bacteriaCarbon Cycle 04/30/2013Most reactive, forms more compounds than any other element All organics and life made of carbon -Also in sedimentary rocks, gas, diamonds -Fundamental to life Input to atmosphere: Respiration of living things, fossil fuel emissions, diffusion from ocean Output form atmosphere: Photosynthesis by green plants, algae, photosynthetic
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