Question
4. What are two processes that cause carbon
to enter the atmosphere? short answer
to enter the atmosphere? short answer
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Two processes that cause carbon to enter the atmosphere are:
1. **Combustion**: The burning of fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere.
2. **Respiration**: Living organisms, including animals and microorganisms, release carbon dioxide as a byproduct of cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down for energy.
1. **Combustion**: The burning of fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere.
2. **Respiration**: Living organisms, including animals and microorganisms, release carbon dioxide as a byproduct of cellular respiration, where glucose is broken down for energy.