The Carbon Cycle Flashcards
1
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Carbon
A
Gas
2
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Atmosphere
A
Gas that surrounds the Earth and other planets
3
Q
Biosphere
A
The surface, atmosphere and hydrosphere of the Earth
4
Q
Geosphere
A
Solid portion of the Eartg
5
Q
Cellular Respiration
A
A metabolic reaction or process in the cells of organisms that releases waste at the end
6
Q
Photosynthesis
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When green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to get food from carbon dioxide and water
7
Q
Decomposition
A
Decaying
8
Q
Sedimentation
A
Settlement or deposition of minerals (rocks, salt)
9
Q
Climate Change
A
Change in global or regional climate pattern
10
Q
Greenhouse Gases
A
A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect (carbon dioxide)
11
Q
Fossil Fuels
A
Natural fuel such as coal or gas
