The Carbon Cycle Flashcard

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What is the primary source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Burning of fossil fuels.

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What is the process by which carbon is returned to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide?

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Respiration.

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What is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen?

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Photosynthesis.

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Which kind of organisms are decomposers?

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Bacteria and Fungi.

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What is the main source of carbon for plants during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide.

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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 combustion in the context of the carbon cycle?

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Combustion is the process of burning fossil fuels, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Animals release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere through respiration.

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What is the significance of decomposers in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the soil and atmosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.