Carbon Cyce

Question 1

How can carbon enters the carbon cycle

Answer 1

Photosynthesis

Question 2

How does carbon dioxide return back to atmosphere

Answer 2

Aerobic respiration

Question 3

Steps

Answer 3

Photosynthesis - plants take in carbon dioxide- used to make fats and proteins, carbohydrates
Plants respire and some released back into atmosphere
Plants eaten by animals carbon now becomes carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the animal
Animals respire and release carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere
Animals release faeces and die
Decomposes break down down and release carbon back into atmosphere when respire

Question 4

What do plants use carbon for (leaves ..)

Answer 4

Photosynthesis which produces glucose which is used to make amino acids required for growth of new leave

Question 5

Why did the fruit decay

Answer 5

More microorganisms
More moisture
Higher temperature