Question

In which two ways will a dog contribute to the carbon cycle?

Answer 1

Your answers are A and D :)

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. It will release carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through respiration and C. Its feces will contain carbon that will enter the geosphere.

Explanation:

The carbon cycle implies different mechanisms that allow carbon to flow in the biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, etc. This cycle similar to the water cycle is necessary for life and implies the interaction between biotic and abiotic factors.

In the case of animals, they contribute to the carbon cycle in two main ways; the first one is through respiration because this process involves taking oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; on the other hand, the second mechanism is through waste products or decay materials that includes feces or the body of the animal once it dies. This is because these materials are broken down by bacteria that release carbon into the soil. According to this, options A and C describe the way a dog will contribute to the carbon cycle.