What is the Carbon Cycle?
Carbon Cycle

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The Carbon Cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms. It involves processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.
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What are fossil fuels?
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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, primarily plants and animals, that have been buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years. Examples include coal, oil, and natural gas.
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What is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.
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What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?
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Respiration is the process by which living organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.
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What is decomposition?
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Decomposition is the process by which dead organic matter is broken down by microorganisms, returning nutrients to the soil and releasing carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.
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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, helping to reduce atmospheric carbon levels and providing oxygen as a byproduct.
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What is combustion?
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Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, releasing energy in the form of heat and light, and producing carbon dioxide and water.
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