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How does the combustion of fossil fuels impact both the carbon and water cycles?

Combustion of fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, directly affecting the carbon cycle by increasing the atmospheric carbon store. This contributes to global warming, which in turn can alter evaporation and precipitation patterns in the water cycle. Some combustion processes also produce water vapour, contributing to atmospheric moisture levels, and thereby affecting the water cycle as well.

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