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 among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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What is carbon?

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Carbon is a chemical element that is part of the air, rocks, soil, and all living things.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, containing all life on Earth.

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Where is carbon found?

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Carbon is found in the atmosphere, in rocks, in soil, and inside every living thing on Earth.

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What is carbon dioxide (CO2)?

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Carbon dioxide is a colorless gas composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.

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How does carbon dioxide affect climate change?

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Too much carbon dioxide in the atmosphere traps heat and warms the planet.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen.

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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 and 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 living organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide.

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What is the difference between carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide?

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas with one carbon atom, while carbon dioxide (CO2) is a non-toxic gas with one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.