Carbon Cycle Flashcard Review

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What happens if greenhouse gases increase in the atmosphere?

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They trap more heat and global temperatures rise.

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Which process decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is another word for combustion?

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Burning.

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Why is the ocean important to the carbon cycle?

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It keeps sediment containing carbon underwater for millions of years.

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What reaction does the chemical equation represent: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

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Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, reducing its concentration in the atmosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.