Question

how does photosynthesis contribute to the carbon cycle? it removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. it creates nuclear radiation. it sequesters carbon in fossil fuels. it promotes the burning of fossil fuels.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "It removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere": Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) from the atmosphere to produce glucose and oxygen, so this is correct.
• "It creates nuclear radiation": Photosynthesis has no relation to nuclear radiation, so this is incorrect.
• "It sequesters carbon in fossil fuels": Fossil fuel formation is a long - term geological process not directly related to photosynthesis, so this is incorrect.
• "It promotes the burning of fossil fuels": Photosynthesis does not promote fossil fuel burning, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. It removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.