Carbon Cycle

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What process converts carbon in the form of sugar into carbon dioxide gas?

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Respiration is the process that converts sugar into carbon dioxide gas.

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Where can carbon be found?

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Carbon can be found in the atmosphere, inside of the Earth, fossil fuels, and in all living organisms.

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How do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?

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Living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere through decomposition and respiration.

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What process do plants and algae use to make food and building blocks for growth?

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Photosynthesis is the process used by plants and algae to make food and growth materials.

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What is an essential element of all living creatures?

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Carbon is an essential element of all living creatures.

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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 decomposers play 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 photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and some organisms convert light energy into chemical energy, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the significance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that helps regulate Earth's temperature and is essential for photosynthesis.

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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.