Carbon Cycle

Front

What happens to carbon in a forest during a forest fire?

Back

It will go into the atmosphere.

Front

If the plant population decreases, what happens to the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Back

It will increase.

Front

How does carbon from grass become part of a lion?

Back

The carbon ends up in the lion's food chain.

Front

How do animals release carbon back into the carbon cycle?

Back

Through respiration and decomposition.

Front

Do producers, like plants, perform cellular respiration?

Back

False.

Front

What is the process by which plants absorb carbon dioxide?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

Back

They break down dead organisms, releasing carbon back into the soil and atmosphere.

Front

What is the main source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

Back

Burning fossil fuels.

Front

What is the significance of the carbon cycle in ecosystems?

Back

It helps regulate climate and supports life by recycling carbon.

Front

What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

Back

The process by which animals and plants convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide.