Choose one thing that releases carbon and one thing that absorbs and/or stores carbon. Explain how carbon moves from where it is released to where it is absorbed or stored. (using 3 sentences)

Answer 1

Burning fossil fuels, such as coal or oil, releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Through processes like photosynthesis, trees and other plants absorb CO2 from the air, storing carbon in their biomass and soils. The cycle continues as carbon moves from the atmosphere to vegetation, where it can be sequestered for years to centuries, playing a crucial role in regulating the Earth's carbon balance.