What is photosynthesis?
Matter and Energy in the Environment # 4

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.
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What effect do fossil fuels have on the carbon cycle?
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Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, which can contribute to climate change.
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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, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.
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What is combustion?
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Combustion is a chemical process in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and light, and often resulting in the release of carbon dioxide.
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How do plants remove carbon from the atmosphere?
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Plants remove carbon from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis, where they convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
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What is the role of carbon dioxide in photosynthesis?
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Carbon dioxide is one of the key reactants in photosynthesis, where it is used by plants to produce glucose.
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What is the relationship between respiration and photosynthesis?
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Respiration and photosynthesis are interconnected processes; photosynthesis produces oxygen and glucose, which are used in respiration to release energy.
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