carbon cycle Flashcards

1
Q

what is carbon sink?

A

carbon sink is the process of taking out carbon from the atmosphere

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2
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what is carbon source

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is the process of putting carbon into the atmosphere

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3
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how does air benefit a producer

A

it allows the producer to photosynthesis

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4
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how do oceans contribute to the carbon cycle

A

stores carbon and makes oxygen with the carbon.

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5
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how many organisms is carbon present in

A

all organisms are carbon based

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6
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what compound do some aquatic organisms use to make their shells

A

calcium carbonate

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7
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list 3 ways carbon enters back into the atmosphere

A

1- through cellular respiration
2- through decomposition
3- combustion

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8
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list 1 wat the carbon cycle can be disturbed by humans

A
  • burning down forests
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9
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where is most of the carbon present in the environment

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in the earth, soil rock, fossil fuels

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10
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types of fossil fuels stored in the earth

A

coal/ oil / natural gas

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11
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what is produced with carbon in plants

A

glucose

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