Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Step 1
A
Photosynthesis
2
Q
Step 2
A
Respiration
3
Q
Step 3
A
Exchange
4
Q
Step 4
A
Sedimentation
5
Q
Step 5
A
Extraction
6
Q
Step 6
A
Combustion
7
Q
Photosynthesis
A
Carbon dioxide from atmosphere is used up by plants along with sunlight. Plants release oxygen
8
Q
Respiration
A
Oxygen is inhaled & carbon is sent back to atmosphere
9
Q
Exchange
A
Plants store carbon dioxide, and when they decay they release it into the atmosphere
10
Q
Sedimentation
A
Decomposed animals become sediment, which might form fossil fuels
11
Q
Extraction
A
Extracting fossil fuels from the ground
12
Q
Combustion
A
Burning the fossil fuels extracted from the ground, releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
