Carbon Cycle Gizmo ('24)

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What is the carbon cycle?

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The carbon cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged between the Earth's atmosphere, land, oceans, and living organisms.

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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 cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is decomposition?

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Decomposition is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter, releasing carbon back into the atmosphere.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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CO2

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What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?

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Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and release it back through processes like dissolution and respiration.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, containing carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where living organisms interact with each other and their environment.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, where carbon can be stored in rocks and fossil fuels.