Carbon Cycle Gizmo Review

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What happens to the amount of carbon in the soil each year?

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The soil carbon will neither increase or decrease, but remain the same each year.

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How does carbon move between the atmosphere and oceans?

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Carbon can move back and forth between the atmosphere and oceans by dissolving.

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How does carbon get into the soil?

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Decomposers break down carbon from dead organisms, dead plant matter, and waste.

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How much carbon is added to the atmosphere by fossil fuels and soil each year?

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69 GtC.

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Which sphere contains plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi?

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Biosphere.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among 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, releasing carbon back into 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 synthesize foods with the help of carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which is essential for life.