A decline in phytoplankton could affect the climate of Earth by altering the ________ cycle by moving less ________ from the atmosphere into phytoplankton tissues.Since ________ is a greenhouse gas,more of it in the atmosphere could contribute to global warming.

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Phytoplankton play a significant role in the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis. A decline in phytoplankton can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being removed from the atmosphere and thus contribute to global warming. The other options are not directly linked to phytoplankton and their decline.

A Decline in Phytoplankton Could Affect the Climate of Earth