Life Science -U2-Carbon Cycle

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What is the equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + glucose

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What happens to carbon when humans burn fossil fuels?

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Most of the carbon quickly enters the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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What do plants make from carbon dioxide during photosynthesis?

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Plants make food.

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What is the greatest contributor to atmospheric carbon?

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Transportation.

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What can be said about the amount of carbon on Earth?

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There is as much carbon on Earth as when it was formed.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide (CO₂).

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What do plants release as a byproduct of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen (O₂).

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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.

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How does carbon dioxide enter the atmosphere?

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Through burning fossil fuels, respiration, and decomposition.