Understanding Carbon Cycles

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Carbon Cycle

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Movement of carbon through Earth's systems

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Photosynthesis

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Plants convert CO2 to glucose

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Respiration

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Organisms release CO2

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Decomposition

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Breakdown of dead matter, releases CO2

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Fossil Fuels

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Carbon-rich energy sources

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Combustion

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Burning fossil fuels, releases CO2

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Carbon Sink

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Absorbs more carbon than it releases

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Carbon Source

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Releases more carbon than it absorbs

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Ocean Uptake

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Oceans absorb CO2 from atmosphere

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Deforestation

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Reduces carbon absorption by trees