Question

what is happening in the diagram at step #1: possible points: 1 turning co2 from the atmosphere into organic molecules photosynthesis: absorbing co2 from the atmosphere respiration: releasing co2 back to atmosphere decomposing co2 in the soil

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon - dioxide from the atmosphere, and water to produce organic molecules and oxygen. In the diagram, step #1 shows a tree taking in CO2 from the atmosphere, which is characteristic of photosynthesis.

Answer:

photosynthesis: absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere