Biogeochemical Cycles Flashcards

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What causes global warming?

A

too much carbon.

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What are three reactions of the carbon cycle (transformation of energy)?

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  1. photosynthesis
  2. respiration
  3. combustion
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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + sunlight –> C6H12O6 + 6O2 reac

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What is the formula for respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 –> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy

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What’s combustion?

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reaction of an element/compound + oxygen = to perform an oxide and heat.

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