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The diagram below summarizes the Earth's carbon cycle. Examine the diagram, and answer the question that follows.
Carbon is returned to the atmosphere through _______.
A.
photosynthesis
B.
dissolution of carbon dioxide in water
C.
respiration of plants and animals
D.
all of these
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C. respiration of plants and animals
Photosynthesis removes CO2 from the atmosphere, and dissolution is CO2 entering water; respiration (and decomposition/combustion) releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.
Photosynthesis removes CO2 from the atmosphere, and dissolution is CO2 entering water; respiration (and decomposition/combustion) releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.
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