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.

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How do animals get carbon?

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By eating plants and or other animals.

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Where can carbon be found?

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In the atmosphere, soil, fossil fuels, and living organisms.

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What happens to carbon when animals eat plants?

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The carbon that the plant contains is absorbed by the animals.

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What gas do humans release when they exhale?

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Carbon Dioxide.

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Is carbon dioxide a greenhouse gas?

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Yes, carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

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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.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen.

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What is respiration in animals?

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Respiration is the process by which animals convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, containing carbon.