AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

CHEMICAL CYCLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are a part of the carbon cycle? (Choose all that apply)
A
Photosynthesis
B
Transpiration
C
Burning of fossil fuels
D
Decomposition of plants and animals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are six main processes in the carbon cycle: photosynthesis, respiration, exchange, sedimentation, extraction, and combustion. Most of these deal with carbon in the form of CO2 [7]. In photosynthesis energy produced by the Sun is transported to the Earth where it is consumed by primary producers such as plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Carbon is released back into the atmosphere when organisms die, volcanoes erupt, fires blaze, fossil fuels are burned, and through a variety of other mechanisms.

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