Question

Kate wrote the steps of the carbon cycle to describe how carbon is cycled through specific organisms. The steps are in random order. 1 - The rabbit decomposes. 2 - The rabbit eats the carrot plant. 3 - The carrot plant takes in carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis. 4 - Carbon compounds are returned to the soil. Which lists the steps in order?

Answer 1

Answer

The correct order to describe the carbon cycle would be;

• The carrot plant takes in carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis(3)

• The rabbit eats the carrot plant(2)

• The rabbit decomposes(1)

• The carbon compounds are returned to the soil (4)

Explanation

Carbon is captured in the food web through autotrophs (carrot plant) which undergo the process of photosynthesis. The captured carbon will utilized in making organic compounds (glucose). Heterotrophs (the rabbit) will feed on the carrot to allow the organic carbon to proceed into the food chain. Decomposers (acting on dead rabbit) release organic compounds and carbon iv oxide during breaking down of the decomposing matter. Biologically carbon is returned to the environment and soil after this stage.

Answer 2

3 2 1 4 is the order it goes