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Organisms and the Environment — Test

Question 3 • Biology

Humans affect Earth in many ways. The use of fossil fuels, the clear-cutting of forests, and controlled burns can affect the carbon cycle. Which process can help counteract these human interactions?

Answer
A
respiration
B
decomposition
C
transpiration
D
photosynthesis

Explanation

Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as plants use it to make sugars. This helps counteract the added carbon from burning fossil fuels and the loss of forests, so the correct choice is photosynthesis.

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