What is the carbon cycle?
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 processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion.
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What process do plants use to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants and algae absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.
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How do animals contribute to the carbon cycle?
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Animals contribute to the carbon cycle primarily through respiration, where they inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, returning carbon to the atmosphere.
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What happens to carbon when fossil fuels are burned?
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When fossil fuels are burned, carbon stored in these fuels is released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
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What is the role of decomposition in the carbon cycle?
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Decomposition is the process by which dead organic matter is broken down by microorganisms, releasing carbon back into the soil and atmosphere.
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How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle?
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Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, leading to an increase in atmospheric carbon levels.
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What are fossil fuels?
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Fossil fuels are natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years.
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