Carbon Cycle

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What is the Carbon Cycle?

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

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What process converts carbon in the form of sugar into carbon dioxide gas?

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Respiration.

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What removes carbon from the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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What do plants use to make their own food?

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Water, Sunlight, and Carbon dioxide.

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What happens when humans burn fossil fuels?

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Most of the carbon quickly enters the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food.

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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 sugar into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it.

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What is the significance of the carbon cycle?

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It regulates Earth's climate and supports life by recycling carbon among various Earth systems.

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What is bioremediation?

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A process that uses living organisms to remove or neutralize contaminants from a polluted area, not directly related to the carbon cycle.