Which of the following would decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
A) burning of logs
B) microbial decomposition of logs
C) increase in photosynthesis by plants
D) anaerobic decay of debris
E) increase in respiration by animals

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Increase in photosynthesis by plants would decrease the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere as plants require carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and convert it into oxygen. Hence, an increase in photosynthesis would lead to a decrease in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Which of the Following Would Decrease the Amount of Carbon