Due to all of the following given processes, carbon is returned to the atmosphere, except_____________.

Respiration

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Photosynthesis

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Combustion

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Decay and decomposition

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The correct option is B Photosynthesis
In respiration, combustion and decay and decomposition process, carbon is returned to the atmosphere. But during photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants from the atmosphere to prepare their food and oxygen is released in the atmosphere.

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Due to all of the following given processes, carbon is returned to the atmosphere, except_____________.

The correct option is B PhotosynthesisIn respiration, combustion and decay and decomposition process, carbon is returned to the atmosphere. But during photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants from the atmosphere to prepare their food and oxygen is released in the atmosphere.

The correct option is B Photosynthesis
In respiration, combustion and decay and decomposition process, carbon is returned to the atmosphere. But during photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants from the atmosphere to prepare their food and oxygen is released in the atmosphere.