The Carbon Cycle

Question 1

Explain the carbon cycle.

Answer 1

1. Plants use photosynthesis to absorb carbon dioxide form the atmosphere.
2. Some carbon is returned to the atmosphere when the plants respire.
3. Carbon is then transferred into animals when they eat the plant
4. Some carbon is returned to the atmosphere when the animals respire.
5. Some carbon is returned to the atmosphere when the animal dies through decay.
6. Some carbon is returned to the atmosphere through the burning of products and fossil fuels.