Which describes a possible path a carbon atom could take through the carbon cycle?
O A. Decomposers make coal into carbon. Carbon is released into the atmosphere. Plants take in carbon. Plant matter forms coal.
O B. Plants containing carbon die. Decomposers break down plant matter. Plant matter forms coal. Humans burn coal that releases
carbon into the atmosphere.
OC. Plant matter breaks down carbon in coal. Humans burn coal that releases carbon into the atmosphere. Decomposers break down
carbon in the atmosphere. Carbon in the atmosphere forms coal.
D. Humans burn coal that releases carbon into the atmosphere. Decomposers break down carbon in the atmosphere. Plant matter
breaks down carbon in the atmosphere. Plants containing carbon die.
