Carbon Cycle Flashcard 1

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What is the main element that all living things are made of?

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Carbon

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True or False: All things are made out of carbon or need carbon to live.

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True

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What are the two main reservoirs for carbon dioxide?

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Ocean and atmosphere

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How does deforestation impact the carbon cycle?

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It increases atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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What process in the carbon cycle is responsible for converting carbon dioxide into oxygen?

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Photosynthesis

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What is CO2?

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Carbon Dioxide

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What is the process called when plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen?

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Photosynthesis

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What happens to carbon dioxide levels when trees are cut down?

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They increase.

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What is the role of oceans in the carbon cycle?

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They act as a major reservoir for carbon dioxide.

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What is combustion in the context of the carbon cycle?

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The process of burning fossil fuels that releases carbon dioxide.

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