B16 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the carbon cycle
A
The carbon cycle returns carbon from organisms to the atmosphere to be photosynthesised
2
Q
What processes release carbon into the atmosphere
A
Combustion ( burning )
Decay ( plants or animals )
Respiration
3
Q
What processes absorb carbon into the atmosphere
A
Photosynthesis ( CO2 to O2
Oceans
Carbon based rocks
4
Q
What is carbon
A
Element
black solid 6
C
12
5
Q
Carbon containing compounds
A
Carbon dioxide CO2
Glucose C6 H12 O6
Fats (c)
Proteins (c)
