The diagram below illustrates the flow of carbon via several processes in the carbon cycle.

Question

In what way or ways do producers play a role in the carbon cycle?

They use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.
They supply the light energy that makes photosynthesis possible.
They decompose and create fossil fuels after death.
They release carbon dioxide to the atmosphere during respiration.

Answer 1

In what way or ways do consumers play a role in the carbon cycle?

They consume producers and release carbon dioxide during respiration.
They break down organic matter and release carbon dioxide during decomposition.
They contribute to the transfer of carbon between different organisms in the food chain.
They play a role in the cycling of carbon within ecosystems.