Climate Flashcards
1
Q
Do decomposes release carbon dioxide into the air
A
Yes
2
Q
What is a decomposer
A
Decomposers are bacteria and fungi, which break down dead organisms in a process called decomposition or rotting.
3
Q
What is the carbon cycle
A
reusing carbon atoms, which travel from the atmosphere into organisms in the Earth and then back into the atmosphere over and over again.
4
Q
What are the 3 main gasses in the earths atmosphere
A
78% nitrogen 21% oxygen 0.004% carbon dioxide
5
Q
What is a planets atmosphere ?
A
The gasses that surround a planet make up its atmosphere
6
Q
Define global warming
A
Increase in the earth’s temperature
