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The carbon is ingested by other organisms, remains in the soil, becomes a part of sediments, or could be trapped in future sedimentary rock.

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What would happen to plants if there were no animals left on earth?

If all the plants in the ecosystem die, all the organisms that eat plants will die with no food. Then, all the animals that eat only plants and nothing else will die because of starvation. Lots of animals depend on plants to live. Some use them as shelters and some of them use them to hide from predators. Also, sometimes plants like trees give oxegon for us to breathe. Without oxegon, we will not be able to breathe and we will die.So it plants die, organisms and/or animals who depend on plants will die as well.


How are oxygen and carbon cycled between plant sand animals?

Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen as a byproduct. Animals then breathe in this oxygen and release carbon dioxide during respiration. This completes the cycle of oxygen and carbon between plants and animals.


How carbon is transferred from the atmosphere to plants to the soil and back to the atmosphere?

Carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis, which converts it into organic carbon compounds. When plants die or are eaten by animals, the carbon is transferred to the soil through decomposition. Microorganisms break down the organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere. This carbon cycle continues as plants absorb carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.


Summarize the carbon cycle starting and ending with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.?

The carbon cycle is a process where carbon is removed and returned to the atmosphere. The ways of returning carbon to the atmosphere are- 1. Respiration 2. Decomposition 3. Combustion Ways of removing carbon- Photosynthesis. The CO2 in the air is taken in by green plants for photosynthesis. The green plants die eventually and is decomposed; decomposition return carbon to the atmosphere. Animals respire and return carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Decomposers respire as well. Green plants can be used to make fuels, which combust to return carbon dioxide to the air.


How does carbon get into the soil and what processes are involved in its transfer?

Carbon enters the soil through the decomposition of organic matter, such as dead plants and animals. This process is carried out by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. Additionally, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and store it in their roots and leaves. When plants die, their carbon is also added to the soil. Overall, the main processes involved in the transfer of carbon to the soil are decomposition and plant uptake.