ocean-atmosphere carbon exchange
Ocean-atmosphere carbon exchange refers to the reciprocal movement of carbon dioxide (CO2) between the Earth's oceans and the atmosphere, as they constantly exchange CO2 molecules through processes like absorption and outgassing, influencing the overall balance of carbon in the Earth's climate system.
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