environment hard MCQ

Which of the following processes returns carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?

  1. Photosynthesis only
  2. Respiration, decomposition, and combustion
  3. Sedimentation only
  4. Ocean absorption only

Answer: Respiration, decomposition, and combustion

Carbon returns to the atmosphere through respiration by organisms, decomposition of organic matter, and burning of fossil fuels or biomass.

Topic Biogeochemical Cycles
Exam Relevance UPSC