The diagram of Earth's carbon cycle illustrates the interconnectedness of the biosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere in the movement of carbon. The biosphere, represented by plants and animals, plays a dual role by absorbing carbon through photosynthesis and releasing it through respiration. The lithosphere, or ground, contains mineral carbon and interacts with the biosphere through activities such as root respiration. The atmosphere, depicted as the air, holds carbon dioxide emitted by various sources, including plants, animals, human activities such as factories and vehicles, and also takes in carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. The hydrosphere, represented by the ocean, absorbs carbon dioxide through ocean uptake. The diagram effectively captures the cyclical nature of the carbon cycle, demonstrating how carbon circulates through these interconnected spheres and eventually returns to its starting point.
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