Explain how the need for energy is the driving force of the oxygen cycle

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Engery is the driving force of the oxygen cycle is photosynthesis itself, which is responsible for the creation and maintenance of earth's atmosphere.

And becasue plants are the begging of the Oxygen cycle and engery is needed to make plants s the Oxygen cycle wouldnt wrk without engery.  Plants are able to use the energy of sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates and oxygen.

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