The Carbon Cycle

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process that gets carbon from the atmosphere to plants called?
Back
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere into glucose and oxygen.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process that gets carbon from plants to animals called?
Back
Consumption (eating) is the process where animals obtain carbon by eating plants or other animals.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What do bacteria release back into the atmosphere when they decompose dead plants?
Back
Bacteria release carbon back into the atmosphere during the decomposition of dead plants.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Through the process of photosynthesis, plants pull CO2 from the air to make plant food for themselves.
Back
True. Plants use CO2 from the air in photosynthesis to create food.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What do ocean coral and oysters use carbon to create?
Back
Ocean coral and oysters use carbon to create shells.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define the carbon cycle.
Back
The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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.
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