Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What are the steps in the carbon cycle ? (NEED TO KNOW)
A
1- Photosynthesis 2-Ingestion 3-Respiration 4-Decomposition of waste 5-Forest fires 6-Shells and skeletons 7-Carbonate rock 8-Volcanic eruptions 9-Fossil fuels
*Pretty sure thats all we need to know about the carbon cycle
2
Q
What happens in photosynthesis ?
A
Plants use solar energy to capture carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide is changed into glucose. Plants use this for tissues formation
3
Q
What happens in ingestion ?
A
Plants eat to grow so they can take in carbon dioxide
4
Q
What happens in Respiration ?
A
When the organism breathe, some carbon returns back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
5
Q
What happens in decomposition of waste ?
A
The waste is decomposed by the decomposers, they emit carbon dioxide and methane in this process .