Question

ndicate whether each of the examples below releases carbon or absorbs carbon. (1 point)
Releases carbon Absorbs carbon
Carbon dissolves into ocean water


Fossil fuels being burned


Carbon dioxide used during photosynthesis


An animal or plant dies and decays.


An animal breathes as part of its everyday activities.


A factory uses coal as an energy source.

Answer 1

Here are the indications for each example:

Releases carbon:
- Fossil fuels being burned
- An animal or plant dies and decays.
- An animal breathes as part of its everyday activities.
- A factory uses coal as an energy source.

Absorbs carbon:
- Carbon dissolves into ocean water
- Carbon dioxide used during photosynthesis