WAEC Biology 2009 Question 25

Question 25

Nutrient Cycling

Which of the following processes removes carbon from the atmosphere?

  1. A.Putrefaction
  2. B.Photosynthesis
  3. C.Volcanic eruption
  4. D.Burning of fuels
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Answer: B (Photosynthesis)

Explanation

Green plants take in carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis; the other processes release carbon dioxide.