Ecosystems and the Carbon Cycle

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Carbon can be found in...?

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All of the above: the atmosphere, inside of the Earth, fossil fuels.

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The circulation of the element Carbon among Earth's atmosphere, land, oceans, and organisms is called _____________.

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the Carbon Cycle.

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What is the most likely cause of changes in crab color distribution at a beach?

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A change in beach color made medium-tan crabs the most visible to predators.

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A relationship between two species that benefits one of them, but the other is not harmed or helped is called...?

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commensalism.

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Combustion is another word for _______________.

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burning.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.