University:
Central Michigan University
Course:
BIO 213 | Foundations of Ecology
Academic year:

2021
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200

Pages:

2
Author:

folclord7m

The carbon cycle Task A: Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere 1) Complete the equation for photosynthesis: __________ + water glucose + __________ 2) State two examples of organisms that photosynthesise. 3) State two ways carbon is removed from the atmosphere. Task B: Transfer of carbon 1) Who has correctly described ways carbon is transferred between different carbon reservoirs? 2) Make changes to improve any incorrect comments. Carbon dioxide in the oceans forms carbonates in shells and bones. When animals eat plants, the carbon atoms get broken down. Soﬁa Laura When organisms die, the carbon atoms inside them are destroyed. Carbon from dead remains can end up in fossil fuels. Andeep Lucas Task C: Releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere Match the statements to the correct stage of the carbon cycle. photosynthesis 1 8 2 animals eating plants 9 formation of fossil fuels 5 7 8 decomposition combustion of fossil fuels 6 3 4 waste material and dead organisms return carbon to the soil plants and animals respire forming carbonates in shells dissolving in the oceans