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Carbon is introduced into the atmosphere by all but which of the following means? a. respiration...

Carbon is introduced into the atmosphere by all but which of the following means?

a. respiration

b. volcanic eruptions

c. burning of fossil fuels

d. wind erosion

e.All of them are correct

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The correct answer for the question is option a, b and c which is Respiration, volcanic eruptions and burning of fossil fuels. However carbon can't be introduced into the atmosphere by ''wind erosion''

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