Carbon Cycle

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What is the Carbon Cycle?

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The circulation of the element Carbon among Earth's atmosphere, land, oceans, and organisms.

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What process converts carbon in the form of sugar into carbon dioxide gas?

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Respiration.

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What is a carbon footprint?

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The total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere.

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What happens during respiration?

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Releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.

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Is carbon being created whenever it is recycled?

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No, carbon is not created; it is recycled in different forms.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants absorb CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into organic molecules using sunlight.

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What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, releasing carbon back into the soil and atmosphere.

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How does carbon enter the atmosphere?

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Through processes like respiration, combustion, and decomposition.

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What is the significance of carbon in ecosystems?

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Carbon is a fundamental building block of life and is essential for the structure of organic molecules.

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What is the relationship between carbon and climate change?

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Increased carbon emissions contribute to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming.