The process of respiration adds carbon to the atmosphere. Respiration occurs in living organisms around the world, including plants and animals. It encompasses the process of breaking down organic molecules with carbon into smaller components, including carbon dioxide, which in turn releases into the atmosphere and surrounding environments. read more
Plants bind carbon dioxide into organic compounds, which is, again, a temporary process, since the organic compounds will eventually decay, however, a program of continual planting of trees to replace the vast forests that we have destroyed is the only process we have to reduce the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. read more
Start studying processes in the atmosphere. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. read more