Carbon Cycle Review

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What is a carbon sink?

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Any object that absorbs and stores carbon.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where living things exist.

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How does decomposition contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Decomposition puts carbon into the soil by breaking down organic material.

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What is the lithosphere/geosphere?

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The lithosphere/geosphere is made up of ground and rock.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Matter state?

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The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

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Respiration is the process by which living organisms convert oxygen and glucose into energy, releasing carbon dioxide.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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How do fossil fuels relate to the carbon cycle?

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Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when burned.