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 processes like photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.

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What role do producers play in the carbon cycle?

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Producers, like plants, absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and convert it into organic matter.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which living organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.

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What are the end products of cellular respiration?

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The end products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide, water, and ATP energy.

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How does carbon move through the food chain?

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Carbon moves through the food chain when organisms consume other organisms, transferring carbon from one to another.

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What is combustion?

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Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, producing heat and light, commonly referred to as burning.

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Where does the carbon in living organisms originate from?

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The carbon in living organisms originates from Earth's atmosphere, primarily in the form of carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is the significance of decomposers in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the soil and atmosphere, thus completing the carbon cycle.

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How do fossil fuels relate to the carbon cycle?

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient organisms and release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when burned, impacting the carbon cycle.

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