Carbon Cycle

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What do plants use to make their own food?

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Plants use water, sunlight, and carbon dioxide to make their own food through the process of photosynthesis.

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Which process removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis removes carbon from the atmosphere.

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Where does cellular respiration occur?

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Cellular respiration occurs in all living organisms, including plants (like sunflowers and trees) and animals (like dogs).

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What is the process called when plants turn carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and sugar?

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The process is called photosynthesis.

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How does the human body return carbon to the atmosphere?

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The human body returns carbon to the atmosphere through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle by converting carbon dioxide into organic compounds, thus removing carbon from the atmosphere.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What are the main components of the carbon cycle?

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The main components of the carbon cycle include photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.

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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Animals contribute to the carbon cycle through respiration, which releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of decomposition in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposition breaks down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the soil and atmosphere, thus completing the carbon cycle.