The carbon cycle is the movement of carbon atoms via natural processes such as _____.

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The carbon cycle involves natural processes such as decomposition (breakdown of organic matter), photosynthesis (conversion of carbon dioxide to organic matter by plants), and respiration (breakdown of organic matter by living organisms to release energy). Deforestation and fossil fuel burning are human activities that contribute to the carbon cycle but are not natural processes.

The Carbon Cycle Is the Movement of Carbon Atoms Via