Carbon Cycle

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What is the process called when organisms die and their carbon is returned to the atmosphere?

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Decomposition

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Which process does NOT produce carbon dioxide?

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Photosynthesis

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What gas do plants release that is essential for human survival?

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Oxygen

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What process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Tree farms

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How does carbon move through a food chain?

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Producers take in carbon dioxide, and consumers release it.

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What is the primary role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into organic matter, releasing oxygen.

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What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

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Respiration is the process by which organisms convert organic matter back into carbon dioxide.

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What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning carbon to the soil and atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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How do fossil fuels relate to the carbon cycle?

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Fossil fuels store carbon that is released into the atmosphere when burned.

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What is the significance of tree farms in the carbon cycle?

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Tree farms absorb carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change.

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