Carbon Cycle Diagram

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What is the carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle?

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The carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle is a process where animals breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, which is then used by plants for photosynthesis to produce oxygen.

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What are consumers in the carbon cycle?

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Consumers are organisms, such as animals, that eat plants or other animals and are part of the carbon cycle by taking in carbon through their food.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of dead organic matter that have been pressurized over time into solid, liquid, or gaseous states, and are a major carbon reservoir.

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What is combustion?

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Combustion is a chemical process of burning that releases energy and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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What happens to atmospheric carbon if plant populations decrease?

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If the plant population decreases, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere would increase due to reduced carbon absorption by plants.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and release oxygen, thus acting as a carbon sink.

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What is the atmosphere's role in the carbon cycle?

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The atmosphere serves as a reservoir for carbon dioxide, which is exchanged with living organisms and the oceans.

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What are decomposers in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposers are organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the soil and atmosphere.

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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Animals contribute to the carbon cycle by breathing in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide, which is then used by plants.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen.