Chapter 3.2 The Carbon Cycle And The Oxygen Cycle Flashcards
1
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The cycle of matter in which carbon atoms move from an inorganic form to an organic form and then back to an inorganic form.
A
Carbon Cycle.
2
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The chemical reaction that occurs when a substance reacts very quickly with oxygen to release energy.
A
Combustion.
3
Q
Slowly decomposing plant matter produced in low-oxygen environments such as bogs.
A
Peat.
4
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A term used to describe the extent to which a surface can reflect light that strikes it.
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Albedo.
An albedo of 0.08 means that 8% of the light is reflected.
5
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A banded limestone structure containing fossilized bacteria.
A
Stromatolite.
