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Abstract
Carbon is the fourth most common element in the galaxy(by mass) but does not even rank in the twelve most abundant elements on Earth. By far the most abundant source of carbon on Earth is in the crust as inorganic rocks such as calcite and limestone in marine and sedimentary deposits. These rocks have taken many millions of years to form. Other major inorganic sources are in the oceans and atmosphere.
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Journal Article
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Schipper, L. & Sparling, G. (2009). Carbon in soils. NZ Science Teacher, 120, 13- 15.
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2009
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New Zealand Association of Science Educators
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This is the published version of an article published in the journal: NZ Science Teacher. ©2009 New Zealand Association of Science Educators. Used with permission.