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The importance of carbon of life on earth (Why (stored in (carbonated…
The importance of carbon of life on earth
Why
stored in
carbonated rocks (e.g. limestone)
sea floor sediments
Ocean water
the atmosphere
the biosphere
Life is carbon based
built on large molecules of carbon atoms such as proteins
Uses
economic resource
Fossil fuels
Powers the global economy
E.g.
natural gas
Coal
Oil
also used as a raw material
E.g. manufacturing products (e.g. plastics)
Agricultural
Crops and forest trees also store large amounts of carbon avalible for human use
e.g. food, timber, paper, textiles and many other products