The Carbon Cycle

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Flashcards about the carbon cycle, including storing and releasing carbon, respiration, photosynthesis, decomposition, and combustion.

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Carbon Cycle

The removal and return of CO2 to and from the atmosphere.

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organic

Carbon is found in all __ molecules.

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Most of the carbon in the atmosphere is stored as __.

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combustion; decomposition

CO2 is released into the atmosphere during respiration, and .

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CO2

When fossil fuels are burnt for energy or fuel, __ is released into the atmosphere.

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photosynthesis

CO2 is absorbed by plants during __.

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carbon sinks

Areas which store a lot of carbon are called __.

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Forests; oceans

and are examples of carbon sinks.

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Oceans store the majority of global CO2

The gas is dissolved in water to form carbonic acid