Understanding the Carbon Cycle

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What is the Carbon Cycle?

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A variety of natural and human-caused processes that move carbon between different reservoirs.

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Is the Carbon Cycle beneficial for life?

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True

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Can carbon exist in many forms?

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Yes, there are many forms of carbon.

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Can carbon be found in both organic and inorganic forms?

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Yes, carbon can exist in both forms.

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Is the Carbon Cycle only a couple of years old?

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False

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What are the main reservoirs of carbon?

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Atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms.

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What role do plants play in the Carbon Cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with carbon dioxide and water.

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What is respiration in the context of the Carbon Cycle?

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The process by which living organisms convert oxygen and glucose into energy, releasing carbon dioxide.

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What is combustion?

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The process of burning fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.