Question

How does the carbon stored in the bodies of living organisms move into rocks?(1 point) Responses Living organisms decay, releasing carbon into the soil, and soil is compacted into rocks. Living organisms decay, releasing carbon into the soil, and soil is compacted into rocks. Carbon dioxide released through respiration dissolves in certain rocks, like limestone. Carbon dioxide released through respiration dissolves in certain rocks, like limestone. Living organisms decay and become fossils fuels, which eventually become rocks. Living organisms decay and become fossils fuels, which eventually become rocks. Carbon dioxide dissolves in ocean water and is slowly absorbed by rocks in the ocean.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Living organisms decay and become fossil fuels, which eventually become rocks.

This process involves the accumulation of organic matter from decayed living organisms, which can then transform over geological time under heat and pressure into fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Over millions of years, these fossil fuels can also contribute to rock formation.