Carbon Cycle

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon atoms are recycled through the Earth's ecosystems, including the atmosphere, land, and oceans.

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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, helping to remove it from the air.

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What is combustion?

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Combustion is a chemical reaction that involves the burning of a substance, typically producing heat and light.

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What happens to carbon dioxide levels when fossil fuels are burned?

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Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, increasing its concentration.

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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 photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the impact of deforestation on the carbon cycle?

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Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide, leading to higher atmospheric CO2 levels.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, primarily composed of carbon.

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How does cellular respiration relate to the carbon cycle?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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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 the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.