how are humans ultering the carbon cycle
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define deforestation
deforestation is the process of clearing forest land
how does deforesation ulter the carbon cyle
when deforestation occurs, much of the carbon stored in trees is released back into the atmosphere which contributes to climate change
define combustion/ fossil fuels
the chemical reaction that occurs between substances when materials burn
how does combustion ulter the carbon cycle
this action releases the stored carbon into the atmosphere, where it becomes a greenhouse
define agriculture
agriculture is the art and science of cultivating the soil, growing crops a reselling livestock
how does agriculture ulter the carbon cycle
The production of food affects the amount of carbon in the soil as harvesting plant and animal products removes carbon from the agricultural system