Asked by Sarah Fruchtman on May 28, 2024
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What are the two ways that humans have most interfered with the carbon cycle?
A) burning fossil fuels and removal of forests and brush
B) aerobic respiration and burning fossil fuels
C) respiration and photosynthesis
D) removal of forests and aerobic respiration
Carbon Cycle
The series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment, incorporating the absorption of carbon dioxide by plants and its release back into the atmosphere through respiration, the burning of fossil fuels, and other activities.
Aerobic Respiration
A process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen.
- Elucidate the effect of human endeavors like agriculture, industrialization, and environmental stewardship on biogeochemical cycles.
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Christopher ScroggsJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Burning fossil fuels releases carbon into the atmosphere that was previously trapped underground, while removal of forests and brush reduces the amount of photosynthesis occurring, which would normally remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the effect of human endeavors like agriculture, industrialization, and environmental stewardship on biogeochemical cycles.