12 Name the sources of carbon dioxide in the air.

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The primary cause of increased carbon dioxide in the air is human activities such as the burning of oil, coal, gas, and many other fuels, as well as deforestation.
Carbon dioxide in the air is produced by the respiration of plants and animals as well as by the combustion of fuel.

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