How is carbon dioxide consumed on earth?

Answer 1

The earth's carbon cycle moves carbon dioxide in and out of the atmosphere, into oceans, soil, animals and vegetation and back again. The oceans absorb some CO2, but only the surface water. The oceans are becoming more acidic and damaging coral and fish. Trees and vegetation take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. This carbon is stored within the plant or tree and stays there until the tree is destroyed. About half the weight of a tree is carbon.

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide is consumed on Earth through the process of photosynthesis, where plants and other photosynthetic organisms take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into organic compounds, releasing oxygen as a byproduct. Additionally, carbon dioxide is dissolved in bodies of water like oceans, where it is used by marine organisms for processes like shell and skeleton formation.