Carbon Cycle

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What are the major reservoirs of carbon?

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Sedimentary rock and the ocean.

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What two processes are involved in the flow of organic molecules through an ecosystem?

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Decomposition and Respiration.

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What do animals take in during respiration?

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Oxygen.

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What do animals release during respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is the circulation of carbon among Earth's atmosphere, land, oceans, and organisms called?

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The Carbon Cycle.

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Which process does NOT produce carbon dioxide?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy, producing oxygen and glucose.

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What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

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They break down dead organic matter, releasing carbon back into the atmosphere.

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How do fossil fuels contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Burning fossil fuels releases stored carbon into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of the ocean in the carbon cycle?

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The ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it.