Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What removes CO2 from atmosphere?
A
Photosynthesis
2
Q
How do fossil fuels add CO2 to atmosphere?
A
There burnt and release CO2
3
Q
How does eating effect carbon cycle?
A
Eating passes carbon compounds around the food chain
4
Q
How does animals and plants effect carbon cycle?
A
They respire putting CO2 into atmosphere
5
Q
What happens when plants and animals die?
A
They decay
Broken down by bacteria and fungi
Decomposers release CO2 from respiration as they break down material
