wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Why does the oxygen in the atmosphere never get exhausted despite the growing population?

A
Once oxygen is exhausted, we can breathe other gases.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
We can live without oxygen.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Oxygen consumed by humans are balanced by photosynthesis of plants.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Earth's atmosphere has a large reservoir of oxygen.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Oxygen consumed by humans are balanced by photosynthesis of plants.

Plants make their own food in a process called photosynthesis. In this process, oxygen is produced along with food.
Plants and animals take in oxygen and expel out carbon dioxide during respiration.
Thus, the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is maintained by the two processes photosynthesis and respiration .


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Air
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon