Where is carbon stored in the environment?
Biogeochemical Cycles (Nutrient Cycles)

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Carbon is stored in various places including fossil fuels, wood of trees, and calcium carbonate (shells and bones).
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What converts nitrogen into a usable form for plants and animals?
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Bacteria convert nitrogen into a usable form for plants and animals.
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How is carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere?
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Carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels, cellular respiration, and decomposing organic matter.
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What are the gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere causing global warming?
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These gases are known as Green House gases.
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What is the largest reservoir for nitrogen?
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The largest reservoir for nitrogen is the atmosphere.
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What is the role of decomposers in nutrient cycles?
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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for plants.
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What is photosynthesis and its role in the carbon cycle?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen, playing a crucial role in the carbon cycle.
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