Multiple Choice
Which of the following processes removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
2. Atoms & Elements
Law of Conservation of Mass
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Which of the following processes removes carbon from the atmosphere?
A
Photosynthesis
B
Decomposition
C
Combustion
D
Respiration
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Understand the role of each process in the carbon cycle: Photosynthesis, Decomposition, Combustion, and Respiration.
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight. This process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Decomposition involves the breakdown of dead organic matter, releasing carbon back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide or methane.
Combustion is the burning of organic material, which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Respiration is the process by which living organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct. This process adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
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