AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

CHEMICAL CYCLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select the key processes involved in the carbon cycle.
A
neutralization, leaching and breathing.
B
photosynthesis, respiration and combustion.
C
volcanic eruptions, hydrogen burning, and death.
D
protein production, and precipitation.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Essential steps in the carbon cycle are Photosynthesis, Food chains, Respiration, Decay and Combustion.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the natural carbon cycle, there are two main processes which occur: photosynthesis and metabolism. During photosynthesis, plants use carbon dioxide and produce oxyge and during metabolism oxygen is used and carbon dioxide is a product.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the carbon cycle, animals and plants add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere through cellular respiration, and plants remove carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. The burning of fossil fuels releases more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Carbon Cycle Step 4 The dead organisms (dead animals and plants) are eaten by decomposers in the ground. The carbon that was in their bodies is then returned to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. In some circumstances the process of decomposition is prevented.

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