Question

Which of the following groups consists entirely of ways that carbon is released into the atmosphere?

A) Forest fires, transpiration, cellular respiration
B) Photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, organic decomposition
C) Forest fires, cellular respiration, volcanic eruptions
D) Photosynthesis, nitrification, burning of fossil fuels

Answer 1

The correct group that consists entirely of ways that carbon is released into the atmosphere is option C) Forest fires, cellular respiration, volcanic eruptions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct group that consists entirely of ways that carbon is released into the atmosphere is option C) Forest fires, cellular respiration, volcanic eruptions.

Forest fires release carbon dioxide as a product of combustion, cellular respiration by living things releases carbon into the atmosphere, and volcanic eruptions release carbon dioxide from molten rock.