The 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. It involves various processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition.

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TRUE or FALSE? All of the carbon in existence is continually recycled in the carbon cycle.

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True

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How do animals get carbon?

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By eating plants and or other animals.

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Which process removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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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 plants and animals release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when they breathe out.

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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Tree farms.

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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 and convert it into organic matter.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food and release oxygen.

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What is the significance of decomposition in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposition breaks down dead organisms, releasing carbon back into the atmosphere and soil, thus recycling nutrients.

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What human activities contribute to increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes contribute to increased carbon dioxide levels.

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