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Effects of Cycles on Ecosystems

Question 1 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Environmental Science S1

Which of the following is not a way in which carbon gases are introduced into the atmosphere?

Answer
A
forest fires
B
respiration
C
photosynthesis
D
burning of fossil fuels

Explanation

Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere: plants take in carbon dioxide and use it to make sugars. Forest fires, respiration, and burning fossil fuels release carbon gases into the atmosphere. Therefore, the correct choice is photosynthesis.

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