Carbon Cycle

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What is the Carbon Cycle?

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The Carbon Cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms. It involves processes like photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.

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What do we call organisms that do not decompose and can be buried?

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Fossil fuels.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (food) and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose to produce ATP (energy) in the presence of oxygen.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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How does carbon move through food chains?

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Carbon moves through food chains when animals eat plants or other animals, transferring carbon from one organism to another.

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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, which is essential for nutrient cycling.

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What is the significance of fossil fuels in the carbon cycle?

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Fossil fuels store carbon that was once part of living organisms, and when burned, they release carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis captures carbon dioxide and produces glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and ATP.

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What is the main source of energy for photosynthesis?

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The Sun.