n the carbon cycle, energy and matter are being transferred continuously. Select two ways that carbon is released into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle.

Question

n the carbon cycle, energy and matter are being transferred continuously. Select two ways that carbon is released into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle.
A. 
acid rain

B. 
sedimentation

C. 
photosynthesis

D. 
cellular respiration

E. 
decay of organisms

F. 
fossil fuel combustion

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The two ways that carbon is released into the atmosphere in the carbon cycle are:

D. cellular respiration
F. fossil fuel combustion

Cellular respiration is a process by which organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Fossil fuel combustion refers to the burning of fossil fuels, which also releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.