Carbon Cycle Flashcard

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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 atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms, involving processes like photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition.
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What role do producers play in the carbon cycle?
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Producers, such as plants, take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis and convert it into glucose, making carbon available for consumers.
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What is photosynthesis?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting 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, releasing energy for cellular activities.
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What are decomposers?
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Decomposers are organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the soil and atmosphere.
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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?
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Animals contribute to the carbon cycle by consuming plants and other animals, and through respiration, they release carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.
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What is the significance of chloroplasts in the carbon cycle?
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Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells, where they produce glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and sunlight.
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