Question

1. describe the journey that a carbon atom from inside a volcano will take to become a carbon atom inside a fossil fuel.

Explanation:

When a volcano erupts, carbon - containing gases (such as \(CO_2\)) are released into the atmosphere. Plants take in \(CO_2\) during photosynthesis. The carbon is then incorporated into plant tissues. When plants die, they may be buried. Over long periods of time, under high pressure and temperature, the remains of these plants (and sometimes animals) are transformed into fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, or natural gas).

Answer:

The carbon atom is first released as \(CO_2\) from the volcano. It is then taken up by plants in photosynthesis. After the plant dies, it is buried. Over geological time, with pressure and temperature, it becomes part of fossil fuels.