The following diagram illustrates the Carbon Cycle. Each arrow represents the transfer of carbon from one component of the Earth system to another. For example, arrow 1 represents the transfer of carbon from the biosphere to the atmosphere. Match the answers below to the number on the diagram. Match the answer to number 2 on the diagram.

A. Fossil fuel formation
B. Respiration
C. Decay
D. Photosynthesis
E. Rock formation


Answer: D

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ____ people face health problems because of undernutrition and another ____ people face health problems because of overnutrition.

A. 0.5 million; 1 million B. 1 million; 1.6 million C. 0.6 billion; 1 billion D. 795 million; 2.1 billion E. 1.6 billion; 2 billion

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Heaving is commonly accomplished by:

a. oxidation. b. carbonation. c. alternating freezing and thawing. d. rockfall. e. talus.

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What do wastewater treatment facilities primarily depend upon for the breakdown of organic materials in wastewater?

A) The neutralizing effects of high levels of oxygen B) Microorganisms C) Large amounts of antibiotics and disinfecting chemicals D) Lots of chlorine bleach

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