The carbon dioxide cycle is important to Earth because it
A) helps sustain the planet's plant base.
B) has been recognized by the Nobel Prize award committee.
C) and the oceans are critical in moderating and regulating the Earth's temperatures.
D) prevents the gradual buildup of oxygen, which would eventually lead to a combustible atmosphere.
Answer: C
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