carbon cycle Flashcards
what is carbon sink?
carbon sink is the process of taking out carbon from the atmosphere
what is carbon source
is the process of putting carbon into the atmosphere
how does air benefit a producer
it allows the producer to photosynthesis
how do oceans contribute to the carbon cycle
stores carbon and makes oxygen with the carbon.
how many organisms is carbon present in
all organisms are carbon based
what compound do some aquatic organisms use to make their shells
calcium carbonate
list 3 ways carbon enters back into the atmosphere
1- through cellular respiration
2- through decomposition
3- combustion
list 1 wat the carbon cycle can be disturbed by humans
- burning down forests
where is most of the carbon present in the environment
in the earth, soil rock, fossil fuels
types of fossil fuels stored in the earth
coal/ oil / natural gas
what is produced with carbon in plants
glucose