Question

question 6 (multiple choice worth 1 points) (tg. 02) which of these processes removes carbon from the atmosphere?
combustion

excretion

photosynthesis

respiration

Explanation:

• Combustion: Releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere (adds carbon), so incorrect.
• Excretion: Organisms release waste with carbon, but not a primary process to remove from atmosphere, incorrect.
• Photosynthesis: Plants take in carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) from the atmosphere and convert it into glucose, removing carbon from the atmosphere, correct.
• Respiration: Organisms release carbon dioxide (adds carbon to atmosphere), incorrect.

Answer:

C. photosynthesis