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Explain the processes through which carbon dioxide enters and returns to the atmosphere.
Explain the processes through which carbon dioxide enters and returns to the atmosphere.
Carbon dioxide enters living tissues through photosynthesis, respiration, and combustion. It returns to the atmosphere through the same processes.
Where is most of the earth's carbon stored and how is it stored there?
Where is most of the earth's carbon stored and how is it stored there?
Most of the earth's carbon is stored in fossil fuels, which are created from the compression of organisms that have died over millions of years.
What are the primary sources of carbon dioxide emissions in the context of the text?
What are the primary sources of carbon dioxide emissions in the context of the text?
The primary sources of carbon dioxide emissions are photosynthesis, respiration, and combustion (fires), as well as the burning of fossil fuels.
How does carbon dioxide enter living tissues and return to the atmosphere?
How does carbon dioxide enter living tissues and return to the atmosphere?
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Where is most of the earth's carbon stored?
Where is most of the earth's carbon stored?
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What are fossil fuels and how are they formed?
What are fossil fuels and how are they formed?
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Study Notes
Carbon Cycle
- Carbon dioxide enters living tissues (plants) through photosynthesis
- Carbon dioxide returns to the atmosphere through respiration and combustion (fires)
Fossil Fuels
- Most of the earth's carbon is stored in fossil fuels
- Fossil fuels are created from the compression of organisms that have died over millions of years
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Test your knowledge of the carbon cycle with this quiz! Explore how carbon dioxide enters and exits living tissues, and learn about its storage in fossil fuels. Challenge yourself with questions about photosynthesis, respiration, combustion, and the overall carbon balance on Earth.
