carbon cycle

Question 1

what is the carbon cycle?

Answer 1

It’s the process that moves carbon between plants, animals and microbes

Question 2

What are the main processes involved in carbon cycle?

Answer 2

Photosynthesis
Respiration
Feeding
Decomposition
Combustion

Question 3

What is the role of decomposition in the carbon cycle?

Answer 3

When the animals die, they still have carbon locked up in the carbohydrates. Detrivores break down the dead matter and release carbon dioxide through respiration

Question 4

What is the role of fossil fuels in carbon cycle?

Answer 4

Humans burn fossil fuels and wood in power stations, vehicles, aeroplane engines and in fires. This releases carbon dioxide, water, and heat through the process of conbustion

Question 5

Word equation for the combustion?

Answer 5

carbon + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water

Question 6

what is biomass?

Answer 6

Biomass is the organic material that makes up plants & animals