Question

which statement describes an interaction between the biosphere and the atmosphere that is related to photosynthesis? during photosynthesis, plant roots take in water from soil. during photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air. through photosynthesis, energy stored in plants is released into the air. through photosynthesis, energy stored in plants is transferred to humans who eat them.

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is a process where plants take in carbon - dioxide from the air and water from the soil to produce energy - rich compounds. The interaction between the biosphere (plants) and the atmosphere (carbon - dioxide in air) is that plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. Energy is not released into the air during photosynthesis but stored in plants. Also, the transfer of energy from plants to humans is not an interaction between biosphere and atmosphere related to photosynthesis. Plant roots taking in water is an interaction between biosphere and hydrosphere rather than biosphere and atmosphere.

Answer:

During photosynthesis, plants take in carbon dioxide from the air.