Why does Earth have a lower amount of carbon in the atmosphere than planets such as Venus and Mars?(1 point)

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Carbon is released into the air during plant decomposition
Carbon is released into the air during plant decomposition

Most of Earth’s carbon can be found in the proteins and lipids of organisms
Most of Earth’s carbon can be found in the proteins and lipids of organisms

The carbon escapes Earth’s atmosphere faster than it is being absorbed
The carbon escapes Earth’s atmosphere faster than it is being absorbed

Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis.

This process helps regulate the amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere, resulting in a lower concentration compared to planets like Venus and Mars.