why does earth have a lower amount of carbon in the atmosphere than planets such as venus and mars?
A ) the carbon escapes earths atmosphere faster than it is being absorbed
B ) carbon is released into the air during plant decomposition
C ) plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis
D ) most of earths carbon can be found in the proteins and lipids of organisms
C) plants take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for photosynthesis.
This option is the most accurate explanation for why Earth has a lower amount of carbon in the atmosphere compared to Venus and Mars. Plants play a crucial role in the carbon cycle by taking in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and converting it into organic matter, reducing the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. On Venus and Mars, there is no significant presence of plants or photosynthetic organisms, so the carbon in their atmospheres is not being absorbed in the same way.