Analyze the given diagram of the carbon cycle below.
an image of carbon cycle is shown. the sun, a cloud, two trees, one towards left and the other towards right, an animal, lake, and a factory are included. arrow a points from the sun to the left tree. arrow b points from the air above the clouds to the left tree. arrow c points from the factory towards the air above the clouds. arrow d points from the air to the lake labeled carbonates in water. arrow e points from the label dead organism under the animal to label fossils and fossil fuels. arrow f points from the right tree to the air.
part 1: which process does arrow f represent?
part 2: explain how matter is conserved during the process.
part 3: justify why this process is a recycling of carbon in the carbon cycle.
use complete sentences to explain your answer.