Which of the following is an example of transfer of carbon from the biosphere to the geosphere? (1 point)

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Leaves decaying and releasing nutrients into the ground.
Leaves decaying and releasing nutrients into the ground.

Plants undergoing photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into biomass.

Answer 1

The correct choice that represents the transfer of carbon from the biosphere to the geosphere is:

Leaves decaying and releasing nutrients into the ground.

This process involves the decomposition of organic matter, which adds carbon to the soil, thereby transferring carbon from the biosphere (living organisms) to the geosphere (earth's soil and rock).