Onors Biology: Unit A simplified carbon cycle is shown. Use the cycle to answer questions 1-2
CARBON CYCLE
Carbon Diondide
in Atmosphere
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Manufacturing
Animals
Plants
Coal and Oil
Soil Bacteria
Students are learning about the critical role of plants in the carbon cycle. On the diagram above,
a student notices that plants have arrows pointed both towards and away from them.
1. The pointed arrow towards plants represents
Or
a. The process of photosynthesis, how plants release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
b. The process of photosynthesis, how plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
The process of deforestation, how plants release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
d. The process of cellular respiration, how plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
c