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Systems of the Biosphere

Question 8 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Environmental Science S1

What is the most likely effect a decrease of plant life in the biosphere would have on the atmosphere?

Answer
A
A decrease in plant life would have no effect on the atmosphere.
B
A decrease in plant life would cause carbon dioxide levels to increase and oxygen levels to decrease.
C
A decrease in plant life would cause carbon dioxide levels to decrease and oxygen levels to increase.
D
A decrease in plant life would cause an increase in all gases in the atmosphere.

Explanation

Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis. If there is less plant life, less carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and less oxygen is produced. Therefore, carbon dioxide levels would increase while oxygen levels decrease; this is choice b.

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