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Learning about carbon

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Teaching about carbon introduces learners to an element that that shapes our environment and everyday lives and can build an awareness of how human actions influence the carbon cycle and the planet.

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 16 March 2026Size: 9.42 MB
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