5.4 The Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is photosynthesis’s effect on carbon?
A
Removes co2 from the air
2
Q
What is respiration and combustion effect on carbon?
A
Returns carbon dioxide to the air
3
Q
What is the carbon cycle?
A
The constant cycling of carbon in nature
4
Q
What is combustion?
A
The process of burning
5
Q
Where is most carbon found on earth?
A
Fossil fuels and carbonate rocks (limestone)
