Which table correctly identifies each of the processes labeled with letters in the diagram of the carbon cycle?

A.
Letter Process
W combustion
X evaporation
Y respiration
Z photosynthesis
B.
Letter Process
W photosynthesis
X respiration
Y combustion
Z evaporation
C.
Letter Process
W photosynthesis
X combustion
Y respiration
Z evaporation
D.
Letter Process
W respiration
X evaporation
Y combustion
Z photosynthesis

1 answer

To identify the processes in the carbon cycle accurately, let's match the letters to their corresponding processes based on typical characteristics of each process:

  • Photosynthesis: This process involves plants using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen, effectively removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
  • Respiration: This process occurs in animals and plants where glucose is converted back into energy, producing CO2 as a byproduct.
  • Combustion: This is the burning of organic material (like fossil fuels), which releases CO2 into the atmosphere.
  • Evaporation: This process converts liquid water into vapor; it is not a direct process of carbon cycling but rather part of the water cycle.

Based on these definitions, we can determine the following about the processes:

  • W would most likely correspond to photosynthesis.
  • X could correspond to respiration.
  • Y would correspond to combustion.
  • Z does not typically align with the carbon cycle itself (as evaporation doesn’t involve carbon directly), but if we consider it in its broad environmental context while focusing strictly on the carbon cycle, this leaves Z likely best remaining for evaporation.

Thus, matching the described processes with the provided options, the best table is:

C. Letter Process W photosynthesis
X combustion
Y respiration
Z evaporation

However, given your process labels, if you provide the correct visual with labeled processes, that would help us verify/cross-check against the carbon cycle diagram.

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