Question

WHICH!!!!! phenomena release CO2 into the atmosphere?

A.) forest fires

B.) decomposition of organic matter

C.) reforestation

D.) photosynthesis

E.) volcanic eruptions

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

1: Forest fires: Forest fires release carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere when trees and other vegetation burn. This contributes to the release of CO2 as part of the carbon cycle.

2: Decomposition of organic matter: When organic matter, such as dead plants or animals, decomposes, it releases CO2 as a byproduct. This is a natural process that occurs in various ecosystems.

5: Volcanic eruptions: Volcanic eruptions release CO2, among other gases, into the atmosphere. Volcanoes can emit significant amounts of CO2 during eruptions, although their overall contribution to atmospheric CO2 levels is relatively small compared to human activities.

Answer 2

A lot of carbon stored inside the Earth may soon re-enter the atmosphere, according to a new, global study on soil-based carbon. The massive release of carbon could be the equivalent of adding another fully industrialized country the size of the United States to the map over the coming decades.

Plants, animals, and microbes absorb much of the carbon dioxide released into the Earth's atmosphere by burning fossil fuels. As these plants and animals die, their carbon-based bodies become part of the soil, storing the equivalent of millions of tons of greenhouse gases in the dirt. As atmospheric carbon dioxide is a primary driver of climate change, some have pointed to this soil absorption as a helpful carbon sink, somewhat alleviating the human-caused warming of the planet. But as surface temperatures continue to rise, a lot of the carbon stored in the soil may be set to re-enter the atmosphere in a big way.


.B) decomposition of organic matter