How do living organisms return carbon back into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?(1 point) decomposition and

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How do living organisms return carbon back into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?(1 point)

decomposition and respiration

Ingestion and combustion 

Decomposition and ingestion 

respiration and photosynthesis

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Correct answer: decomposition and respiration.

Explanation: Respiration by animals, plants, and microbes releases CO2 back to the atmosphere. Decomposition by microbes breaks down dead organisms and returns carbon as CO2.

How do living organisms return carbon back into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?(1 point)

decomposition and respiration

Ingestion and combustion

Decomposition and ingestion

respiration and photosynthesis

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How do living organisms return carbon back into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?(1 point)

decomposition and respiration

Ingestion and combustion

Decomposition and ingestion

respiration and photosynthesis