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How do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposition and respiration.

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What process does not produce carbon dioxide?

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Photosynthesis.

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Which gas do animals release that plants depend on for survival?

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Carbon dioxide.

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_____________ is an essential element of all living creatures.

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Carbon.

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Carbon can be found in...?

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All of the above: The atmosphere, Inside of the Earth, Fossil fuels.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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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 respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

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

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What is decomposition?

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The breakdown of dead organic matter, returning carbon to the atmosphere.

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How do fossil fuels relate to the carbon cycle?

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Fossil fuels store carbon that is released into the atmosphere when burned.