Carbon Cycle and Climate Change (English)

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What gas do animals release that plants depend on for survival?

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Carbon dioxide

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What can organisms that do not decompose become when buried?

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Fossil fuels

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Where can carbon be found?

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In the atmosphere, soil, and fossil fuels.

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What process moves carbon to the biosphere?

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Photosynthesis

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In what process is carbon transformed into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into glucose, providing energy for plants.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A process where organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, containing stored carbon.

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How does decomposition contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Decomposition breaks down dead organisms, releasing carbon back into the soil and atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the carbon cycle in climate change?

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The carbon cycle regulates carbon levels in the atmosphere, affecting global temperatures.