Humans rely on fossil fuels for much of our energy needs. The burning of fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide (CO2) to the carbon dioxide already in the atmosphere. How do plants help keep some of this extra carbon dioxide from accumulating in the atmosphere?

A) Plants store carbon dioxide in their tissues.
B) Plants return carbon dioxide to the ground through their roots.
C) Plants take in atmospheric carbon dioxide to produce food.
D) Plants break down carbon dioxide into carbon and oxygen.


Ans: C) Plants take in atmospheric carbon dioxide to produce food.

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