B-LS2-5 Carbon Cycle

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What happens to carbon dioxide levels if the plant population decreases?

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The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would increase.

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What can organisms that do not decompose naturally become when buried?

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They can become fossil fuels.

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How does carbon from grass become part of a lion's body?

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The carbon ends up in the lion's food chain.

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon atoms move through the Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, biosphere, oceans, and geosphere.

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What happens to carbon in a forest after a fire?

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It will go into the atmosphere.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen.

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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 composed of carbon.

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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Animals release carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere through respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

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Respiration is the process by which organisms convert glucose and oxygen into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.