Importance Of Carbon Flashcards
What are fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas, which are used as economic resources.
What is the significance of carbon in biology?
Carbon is a fundamental element in proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
What is carbon based on?
Carbon is built on large molecules of carbon.
Where is carbon stored on Earth?
Carbon is stored in ocean water (as dissolved CO₂), the atmosphere (as CO₂), carbonate rocks such as limestone, and sea floor sediments.
What industries utilize carbon?
Carbon is important in a range of industries including food manufacturing, brewing, paper making, and steel making.
What are some products available for human use?
Food, timber, paper, textiles, and many other products.
What do crops and forest trees store?
Large amounts of carbon.
What are some examples of synthetic materials?
Plastics, paint, and synthetic fabrics.
