Carbon Cycle Vocab Review

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Process breaking down stones at Earth's surface, physically or chemically.

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weathering

Front

Natural process converting CO2 and water into sugar

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photosynthesis

Front

Natural process breaking down substances for energy

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cellular respiration

Front

Natural process of CO2 dissolving in water

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dissolution

Front

Natural process where organic matter decomposes.

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decay

Front

Release of CO2 from water into air

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Degasification

Front

Natural process where rock pieces settle in water and get buried.

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Sedimentation

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Eruption of hot gases and rock from the earth.

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Volcanic activity

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A reaction where a substance burns in oxygen.

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combustion

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Combustion...

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releases carbon