Ecosystem Changes & Changes to the C Cycle

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What process does NOT add carbon into the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis does NOT add carbon into the atmosphere.

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Where can carbon be found?

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Carbon can be found EVERYWHERE.

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Why are forests considered carbon sinks?

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Forests are carbon sinks because they remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

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What are some effects of climate change?

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Effects of climate change include rising sea levels, more frequent forest fires, and loss of biodiversity.

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What effect does burning fossil fuels have on the carbon cycle?

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Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

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Define 'carbon sink'.

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A carbon sink is a natural reservoir that stores carbon-containing chemical compounds for an indefinite period.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

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

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What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?

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Oceans act as a major carbon sink, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.