The Carbon Cycle

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the Earth's atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

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Is the total amount of carbon on Earth constant?

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True

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What do ocean coral and oysters use carbon to create?

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Shells

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How many years does it take for once-living matter to transform into fossil fuels?

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Millions of years

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What is combustion?

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Combustion is the process of burning.

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What essential element is found in all living creatures?

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Carbon

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What is carbon dioxide?

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Carbon dioxide is a gas composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, essential for photosynthesis.

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What role does photosynthesis play in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis allows plants to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into glucose and oxygen.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily composed of carbon.

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How does carbon enter the atmosphere?

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Carbon enters the atmosphere through processes like respiration, combustion, and decomposition.

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