The Carbon Cycle

Question 1

What are biotic and abiotic components?

Answer 1

Biotic - living factors

Abiotic - non living factors

Question 2

How are elements recycled?

Answer 2

Living things contain elements usually from the environment
When these animals die they turn these complex compounds into usable compounds for smaller bacteria this causes these compounds to be eaten by predators to the elements are passed up the food chain for animals higher up

Question 3

What is the carbon cycle?

Answer 3

Shows the process of carbon exchanging between different organisms.

Question 4

Steps of the carbon cycle?

Answer 4

1. Photosynthesis down
2. Animals eat plants
3. Plants and animals respire release CO2 back into air
4. Organisms die and decompose releasing the carbon
5. Microorganisms release the CO2 by respiration
6. Products are made and burned combustion releasing CO2
7. Decomposition habitats are maintained eg dead leaves