Question

If all terrestrial autotrophs were removed from the planet, how would this alter the rate of carbon cycling on Earth? A) The rate of carbon cycling would increase because the link between primary consumers and primary producers would be eliminated. B) The rate of carbon cycling would decrease because terrestrial animals cannot exist without primary producers. C) The rate of carbon cycling would remain the same because microorganisms would liberate carbon faster into the atmosphere. D) The rate of carbon cycling would increase because marine primary producers would be able to use all the sunlight and not have to compete with terrestrial plants for light.

Answer 1

A) The rate of carbon cycling would decrease because the link between primary consumers and primary producers would be eliminated.

Step-by-step explanation:

If all terrestrial autotrophs were removed it will result to little or no photosynthesis causing the ecosystem to lose carbon as Soil humus presents in terrestrial autotrophs that stands as the main source of accumulation of carbon since its unoxidized for centuries will be lost.