carbon cycle Flashcards
1
Q
which process transfers carbon from the atmosphere to plants
A
photosynthesis
2
Q
plants and animals to atmosphere
A
respiration
3
Q
plants to animals
A
eating
4
Q
plants and animals to dead organisms
A
dying
5
Q
dead organisms to atmosphere
A
decomposition
6
Q
fossil fuels to atmosphere
A
combustion
7
Q
atmosphere to oceans
A
absorption
8
Q
what organisms break down dead matter
A
decomposers- bacteria or fungi
9
Q
how is bacteria involved in releasing CO2 from dead matter
A
breaks down dead matter and they respire, releasing CO2
