The Carbon Cycle

Question 1

What are the stages of the carbon cycle?

Part 1

Answer 1

• CO2 is removed from the atmosphere by green plants during photosynthesis
• Then the plants and algae respire-this causes some carbon to return to the atmosphere
• When the plants and algae are eaten by animals, the carbon in them goes into the animals

Question 2

What are the stages of the carbon cycle?

Part 2

Answer 2

• When animals respire, some carbon is released into the atmosphere
• Combustion of wood and fossil fuels also releases CO2
• When plants and animals die or poo they get broken down by microorganisms