The ___________________ deals with geological processes and carbon reservoirs, some of which have been built up (or take place) over a period of millennia

In contrast, the
__________ involves biological processes that are carried out on a daily and/or seasonal
basis.
A. short-term carbon cycle; long-term carbon
cycle
B. long-term carbon cycle; short-term carbon
cycle
C. short-term carbon cycle; rapid carbon
cycle
D. long-term carbon cycle; intermediate
carbon cycle


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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