Question
The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle.
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What belongs at X?
A.
Dead plant and animal matter, because they decompose and release carbon dioxide
B.
Transpiration, because bacteria absorb carbon dioxide in the soil
C.
Photosynthesis, because carbon dioxide in living plants breaks down into glucose
D.
Soil minerals, because they absorb carbon from plants and release it as carbon dioxide
image
What belongs at X?
A.
Dead plant and animal matter, because they decompose and release carbon dioxide
B.
Transpiration, because bacteria absorb carbon dioxide in the soil
C.
Photosynthesis, because carbon dioxide in living plants breaks down into glucose
D.
Soil minerals, because they absorb carbon from plants and release it as carbon dioxide
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the context of the carbon cycle and the options provided, the most suitable answer for what belongs at X would be:
**A. Dead plant and animal matter, because they decompose and release carbon dioxide.**
This option aligns well with the processes in the carbon cycle, as the decomposition of dead organic matter releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere, contributing to the cycle.
**A. Dead plant and animal matter, because they decompose and release carbon dioxide.**
This option aligns well with the processes in the carbon cycle, as the decomposition of dead organic matter releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere, contributing to the cycle.