How does the carbon stored in the bodies of living organisms move into rocks? (1 point)

Question

A living organisms decay, really seen carbon into the soil, and soil is compacted into rocks
B carbon dioxide dissolves in ocean water and is slowly absorbed by rocks in the ocean
C living organisms decay and become fossils fuels, which eventually become rocks
D carbon dioxide released through respiration dissolves in certain rocks, like limestone

Answer 1

The correct answer is C: living organisms decay and become fossil fuels, which eventually become rocks.

When organisms die, their remains can undergo a process of decay and transformation over millions of years, forming fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. These fossil fuels eventually can be buried under layers of sediment and rock, becoming part of geological formations.