Asked by caleb

Which processes within the carbon cycle does sunlight drive? Select ALL that apply.

rock cycle

subduction

respiration

photosynthesis

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Photosynthesis only.

- Photosynthesis is driven directly by sunlight (plants/algae use light to fix CO2 into organic matter).
- Respiration is driven by chemical energy stored in organic molecules (not by sunlight).
- The rock cycle and subduction are geologic processes powered by Earth's internal heat and plate tectonics, not by sunlight.