Carbon Cycle

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What is the process called when plants convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into oxygen and sugar?

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Photosynthesis

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Why is carbon considered a central element to all living organisms?

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Because carbon is the central element to all living organisms.

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How do human activities influence the carbon cycle?

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Humans influence the carbon cycle by burning coal, cutting down trees, and burning oil, which increases the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.

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Where does all the carbon in living organisms originate from?

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Earth's atmosphere.

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What happens to carbon in a forest after a fire?

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It will go into the atmosphere.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produces oxygen.

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What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

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Respiration is the process by which living organisms convert oxygen and glucose into energy, releasing carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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What is combustion and how does it affect the carbon cycle?

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Combustion is the burning of fossil fuels which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

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What is the significance of the oceans in the carbon cycle?

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The oceans absorb a large amount of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, acting as a carbon sink.

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What is decay and its role in the carbon cycle?

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Decay is the breakdown of dead organic matter, which releases carbon back into the soil and atmosphere.

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