Carbon Cycle Flashcard 1

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What are the two main reservoirs for carbon dioxide?

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Ocean, atmosphere

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In the carbon cycle, what gas do producers take in?

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Carbon dioxide

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What process of the carbon cycle is represented by cellular respiration?

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Cellular Respiration

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What do plants do with the carbon they receive?

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They turn it into food by photosynthesis.

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What is the only process that removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the role of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide into organic matter, removing it from the atmosphere.

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How does cellular respiration contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of carbon reservoirs in the carbon cycle?

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Carbon reservoirs store carbon in various forms, regulating its availability in the ecosystem.

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What are the primary producers in the carbon cycle?

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Plants, algae, and some bacteria that perform photosynthesis.

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How do human activities impact the carbon cycle?

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Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

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