Carbon atoms flow through an ecosystem in the carbon cycle which of the following will result in carbon atoms moving directly into the atmosphere a. carbon dioxide dissolving in ocean water B. proteins been converted into glucose C. fossil fuels being burned D. carbon dioxide produced through photosynthesis exiting a plant

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. fossil fuels being burned.

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide directly into the atmosphere. While carbon dioxide can dissolve in ocean water (A), and photosynthesis produces glucose (B) rather than carbon dioxide, the primary way for carbon to flow directly into the atmosphere from biological and geological processes is through the combustion of fossil fuels. Option D is also incorrect as plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis rather than producing it.