In the past 100 years, levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have increased as the result of the burning of fossil fuels. Other processes in the carbon cycle have absorbed some of the carbon released by this combustion.Which of the following most likely have absorbed excess carbon released by combustion?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during the process of photosynthesis, which makes them a significant sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide, especially in mitigating the impact of increased levels from fossil fuel combustion.

In the Past 100 Years, Levels of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide