Carbon Cycle & Climate Change

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What is respiration?

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Respiration is the process by which animals take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

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What process does NOT produce carbon dioxide?

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Photosynthesis does NOT produce carbon dioxide.

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What causes the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is caused by gases in the air trapping heat released by the Earth.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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Mushroom is an example of a decomposer.

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What would happen if we didn't have the greenhouse effect?

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If we didn't have the greenhouse effect, Earth would cool to a point where we could not live here.

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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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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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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, which release carbon dioxide when burned.

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How do human activities impact the carbon cycle?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.