Question

In the carbon cycle, how do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere

Answer 1

Respiration, excretion, and decomposition.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Respiration: Animals breathe out carbon dioxide.

2. Excretion: Carbon is excreted through animals through their waste (poop).

3. Decomposition: When an animal dies and its body decomposes, it releases carbon back into the atmosphere.