What do the seasonal fluctuations in the CO₂ levels on the graph most likely represent?

Seasonal CO₂ fluctuations are mainly caused by plants taking in CO₂ during photosynthesis as they grow, then releasing some CO₂ through respiration and decay. This makes atmospheric levels fall and rise with the seasons. Therefore, the best answer is natural processes like plant photosynthesis and respiration.

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