oceanic carbon sycle

Question 1

how does algae play a role

Answer 1

photosynetheisying organism
lives at ocean surface
transfers carbon to biosphere

Question 2

food chain

Answer 2

consumers eat phytoplankton =, accumlating organic matter
respiration -release energy from food to power life processes

Question 3

hwo do shell binding organisms play a role

Answer 3

80% of rocks are shell binding
coral
precipate onto ocean floor, cemeneted together, lithify into limestone, common in warm/shallow waters