Choose the correct sequence of events in Carbon Cycle.
(a) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → decomposers → organic carbon in animals → organic carbon in plants
(b) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in soil
(c) Inorganic carbonates in water → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → scavengers

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(b) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in the soil.

The steps involved in carbon cycle:

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Choose the correct sequences

(a) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → decomposers → organic carbon in animals → organic carbon in plants
(b) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in soil
(c) Inorganic carbonates in water → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → scavengers
(d) Organic carbon in animals → decomposers → $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants

Q. In carbon cycle processes, carbon is used by plants to form organic molecules but most carbon is found in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
Which process is most responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

Q. Assertion :Oxides and carbonates of carbon considered to be inorganic compounds. Reason: Inorganic carbon is carbon extracted from ores and minerals, as opposed to organic carbon found in nature through plants and living things.

Q. Carbon is found in all organic material. It is used by plants to form organic molecules but most carbon is found in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. Which of the following processes releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere?
I. Decomposition
II. Respiration
Ill. Combustion

Q. Decaying of organic matter replishes the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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(b) CO2 in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in the soil. The steps involved in carbon cycle:

(b) $C O_{2}$ in atmosphere → organic carbon in plants → organic carbon in animals → inorganic carbon in the soil.

The steps involved in carbon cycle: