Chapter 3.2 The Carbon Cycle And The Oxygen Cycle Flashcards

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The cycle of matter in which carbon atoms move from an inorganic form to an organic form and then back to an inorganic form.

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Carbon Cycle.

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The chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts very quickly with oxygen to release energy.

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Combustion.

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Slowly decomposing plant matter produced in low-oxygen environments such as bogs.

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Peat.

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A term used to describe the extent to which a surface can reflect light that strikes it.

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Albedo.

An albedo of 0.08 means that 8% of the light is reflected.

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A banded limestone structure containing fossilized bacteria.

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Stromatolite.

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