Which of the following is an example of how biogeochemical cycles, including the carbon cycle, are important to sustaining life?
a
The atoms in water molecules are always destroyed during a drought.
b
Oxygen atoms are converted into carbon atoms during cellular respiration.
c
New carbon atoms are created during the carbon cycle.
d
Dead organisms and waste is recycled into usable nutrients for others or into sinks.
d
Dead organisms and waste is recycled into usable nutrients for others or into sinks.