Question

Why does Earth have a lower amount of carbon in the atmosphere than planets such as Venus and Mars?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0APlants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis%0D%0APlants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis%0D%0A%0D%0AMost of Earth’s carbon can be found in the proteins and lipids of organisms%0D%0AMost of Earth’s carbon can be found in the proteins and lipids of organisms%0D%0A%0D%0ACarbon is released into the air during plant decomposition%0D%0ACarbon is released into the air during plant decomposition%0D%0A%0D%0AThe carbon escapes Earth’s atmosphere faster than it is being absorbed%0D%0AThe carbon escapes Earth’s atmosphere faster than it is being absorbed

Answer 1

Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis.

Brief explanation: On Earth much carbon is removed from the air by living plants (and by oceans and rock-forming processes that form carbonates), so less remains in the atmosphere than on Venus or Mars.