Which sequence of process must occur for an atom of carbon to go from a car to a tree?
A. respiration, decomposition
B. combustion, photosynthesis
C. fossilization, decomposition
D. fossilization, photosynthesis
It has to get out of the car first. What does that tell you?
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The correct sequence of processes that must occur for an atom of carbon to go from a car to a tree is option B: combustion, photosynthesis.
To understand why, let's break down each process:
1. Combustion: When the fuel in a car (which contains carbon atoms in the form of gasoline or diesel) is burned, it undergoes combustion. During combustion, the carbon atoms combine with oxygen in the air, forming carbon dioxide (CO2) as a byproduct.
2. Photosynthesis: Trees and other green plants use a process called photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into organic compounds (such as glucose) and release oxygen as a byproduct. In this process, plants use energy from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose, which is then used for growth and other cellular activities.
So, the carbon atoms released during the combustion of fuel in a car become carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Trees then take in carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and use it to build organic compounds, including the carbon that contributes to their growth. This is how a carbon atom can go from being part of a car's fuel to becoming part of a tree's structure.
Therefore, the correct sequence is combustion followed by photosynthesis (option B).