Why does Earth have a lower amount of carbon in the atmosphere than planets such as Venus and Mars?(1 point)

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Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis
Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis

The carbon escapes Earth’s atmosphere faster than it is being absorbed
The carbon escapes Earth’s atmosphere faster than it is being absorbed

Carbon is released into the air during plant decomposition
Carbon is released into the air during plant decomposition

Most of Earth’s carbon can be found in the proteins and lipids of organisms

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The correct response is:

Plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis.

This process helps regulate the levels of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere, contributing to the lower concentration compared to planets like Venus and Mars, where such biological processes do not exist.