The Carbon Cycle Flashcards

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1
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What does the Carbon cycle show?

A

How Carbon is recycled.

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How is CO2 removed from the atmosphere, and what happens after?

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CO2 is removed from the atmosphere by green plants➡️carbon is used to make fats and protein in the plants.

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3
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What burns in the Carbon cycle?

A
  • Fossil fuels

- Products made from plants and animals

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4
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What 2 things respires in the CC?

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  • Animals

- Plants

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5
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How is carbon compounds in the soil decayed?

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By microorganisms.

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What is released from decay?

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CO2

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7
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What is the Carbon cycle powered by?

A

Photosynthesis

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What are the 3 important cells in the body? And what is the most important cell?

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen➡️most important
  • Oxygen
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What are the 4 stages of the Carbon cycle?

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Photosynthesis➡️Respiration➡️Decomposition➡️Combustion

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10
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How do animals take in Carbon?

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By feeding.

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How do plants take in Carbon?

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By Photosynthesis.

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12
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What do plants use Carbon for?

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To make molecules.

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13
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How do animals ad plants release carbon dioxide?

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Through Respiration.

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