Carbon Cycle

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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 do organisms that do not decompose become when buried?

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They can become fossil fuels.

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True or False: All of the carbon in existence is continually recycled in the carbon cycle.

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True.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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Mushroom.

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What are fossil fuels made from?

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Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that are buried underground for millions of years.

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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.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Animals contribute by respiring, which releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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What happens to carbon in dead organisms?

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Dead organisms decompose, returning carbon to the soil and atmosphere.

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