If atmospheric carbon dioxide was eliminated from our atmosphere,we would expect that
A)the Earth would cool considerably and photosynthesis would dramatically increase.
B)the Earth would cool considerably and photosynthesis would dramatically decrease.
C)the Earth would heat up considerably and photosynthesis would dramatically increase.
D)the Earth would heat up considerably and photosynthesis would dramatically decrease.

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Carbon dioxide plays a significant role in regulating the Earth's temperature by traps heat in the atmosphere and prevents it from escaping back into space. If atmospheric carbon dioxide was eliminated, the Earth would cool considerably as less heat would be trapped in the atmosphere. Photosynthesis, which utilizes carbon dioxide to produce energy, would also dramatically decrease, as there would be less of it available for plants to use.

If Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Was Eliminated from Our Atmosphere,we Would