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Unit 8 Lesson 2
Modeling the Carbon Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atmosphere | the collection of gases that surrounds the planet and provides breathable air |
| biosphere | the area of Earth where all living things exist |
| carbon cycle | the movement of carbon between the different areas of the Earth |
| carbon dioxide gas | the main gas moved during the carbon cycle |
| hydrosphere | the area of Earth covered by water |
| lithosphere (geosphere) | the area of Earth that is solid; land and soil |
| photosynthesis | the process by which autotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy |
| reservoir | a location that stores materials |
| residence | the location where a material is located |
| respirate | breathing (the exchange of gases between the body and the external environment) |