Question

The carbon cycle is a complex series of processes through which all of the carbon atoms on Earth move through the planet's organisms, atmosphere, ocean, and solid rock.


As demonstrated by the carbon cycle, matter on Earth is generally
A.
created and destroyed by the basic life processes of organisms.
B.
recycled continually through the spheres of the Earth.
C.
absorbed into the Earth's core where it can no longer be used.
D.
released into space once it reaches the atmosphere.

Answer 1

B. recycled continually through the spheres of the Earth.

The carbon cycle shows carbon atoms move among organisms, the atmosphere, oceans, and rocks—they are reused and recycled rather than created/destroyed or lost into the core or space.