Life in the Universe (4th Edition)
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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Seth Shostak
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What has happened to most of the carbon dioxide outgassed through Earth’s history? Describe the carbon dioxide cycle and how it helps regulate Earth’s climate.
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