Carbon Cycle and Organisms Interaction

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What process converts carbon into sugars?

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Photosynthesis

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What process converts sugars into carbon?

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Respiration

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Which process does NOT produce carbon dioxide?

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Photosynthesis

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What happens to carbon compounds after decomposition?

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They can move into the soil, atmosphere, and ocean sediments.

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How has the carbon cycle been altered?

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By the burning of fossil fuels.

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How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle?

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It reduces the capacity of the ecosystem to absorb carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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It converts carbon dioxide into organic compounds (sugars) using sunlight.

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What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

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It is the process by which organisms convert sugars back into carbon dioxide.

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What is decomposition in the carbon cycle?

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It is the breakdown of organic matter, releasing carbon back into the soil and atmosphere.

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How do oceans contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in water and sediments.