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evolution of the atmosphere
Processes
…the atmosphere, is called a sink.
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…the atmosphere, is called a sink.
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evolution of the atmosphere
Sinks
The dominant pathways by which gases are removed from the present atmosphere are discussed below in the section on biogeochemical cycles. Apart from those processes, three other sinks merit attention and are described here.
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The dominant pathways by which gases are removed from the present atmosphere are discussed below in the section on biogeochemical cycles. Apart from those processes, three other sinks merit attention and are described here.
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global warming
Carbon dioxide
…or biological processes, called “sinks,” that tend to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. Significant natural sinks include terrestrial vegetation, which takes up CO₂ during the process of photosynthesis.
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…or biological processes, called “sinks,” that tend to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. Significant natural sinks include terrestrial vegetation, which takes up CO₂ during the process of photosynthesis.
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