The Carbon Cycle Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
How does carbon get from the air into plants?
A
Photosynthesis
2
Q
How does carbon from plants get into animals?
A
Eaten (feeding)
3
Q
How does carbon from animals get into the
atmosphere?
A
Through decomposition and decay
4
Q
How does carbon from plants and animals get formed into
rocks?
A
Fossilisation
5
Q
How does carbon from fossil fuels get into the air?
A
Combustion
6
Q
In what form is carbon in the air?
A
Gas
7
Q
Increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes global
warming. List two negative effects of global warming.
A
Increase in temperature ( more heat waves)
Increase in forest fires
8
Q
What two things can we do to control the level of carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere?
A
The amount of deforestation taking place
The amount of renewable energy being used (e.g wind turbines).
