The carbon cycle Flashcards

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Carbon cycle in emojis

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๐Ÿฎ๐ŸดC0โƒฃ2โƒฃ in another๐Ÿฎ

C0โƒฃ2โƒฃ ๐Ÿ™‹ by ๐Ÿ‘ซ by respiring

๐ŸŒท๐Ÿƒ absorb C0โƒฃ2โƒฃ ๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿš

๐Ÿœ respire ๐Ÿ™‹ C0โƒฃ2โƒฃ

๐Ÿ‘ซ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘ด๐Ÿ‘ต(fossil fuel) & ๐ŸŒฒ ๐Ÿ™‹ C0โƒฃ2โƒฃ in the air

๐Ÿ”ช๐Ÿ”ซ ๐Ÿฎ+๐Ÿƒ decay ๐Ÿ™‹ C0โƒฃ2โƒฃ

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What is the full carbon cycle powered by?

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Photosynthesis

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How is C02 removed from the atmosphere?

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Using green plants and algae and the carbon is used to make carbs, protein and fats In the plants and algae.

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How is some carbon returned to the atmosphere?

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It is returned as C02 when plants and algae respire. some of the carbon becomes part of fats and protein in animals when the plants and algae are eaten. The carbon then moves through the food chain

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