Carbon cycle

Question 1

4 types of carbon released

Answer 1

photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, combustion

Question 2

Photosynthesis

Answer 2

Through photosynthesis plants absorb the CO2 from the air & use sunlight to make glucose storing it in their tissues.

Question 3

Respiration

Answer 3

Through respiration CO2 is released back into the atmosphere by plants & humans as they break down glucose for energy.

Question 4

Decomposition

Answer 4

When the organisms die and decay, decompositions by bacteria & fungi return the CO2 atmosphere.

Question 5

Sediment layers

Answer 5

Carbon enters the pedosphere, when the organisms get buried in the sediment layers.

Question 6

combustion

Answer 6

Combustion from burning coals and bushfires also rapidly release the stored