Carbon cycle

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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. It involves various processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.

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How does carbon dioxide enter the ocean?

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Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is absorbed directly into the surface ocean.

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What process do plants use to absorb carbon dioxide?

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Photosynthesis.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, buried deep underground over millions of years, and include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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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 oxygen and glucose into energy, releasing carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide through the process of decomposition.

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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 carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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True or False: All carbon in existence is continually recycled in the carbon cycle.

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True.

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What is the main source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels, respiration of living organisms, and volcanic eruptions.

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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?

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Animals contribute to the carbon cycle through respiration, which releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.