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CO2 and Oxygen Cycle
Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Cycle
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gas | State of matter where atoms are spread out and move around freely. |
| Oxygen | Gas that is produced by plants from photosynthesis and is used by animals for respiration. |
| Cycle | A constant chain of events with no beginning or end. |
| Photosynthesis | Process where plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce sugar and release oxygen. |
| Significance | Importance. |
| Plant | Organism that makes its own energy. |
| Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen Cycle | Movement of carbon dioxide and oxygen on Earth by the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. |
| Animal | Organism that gets its energy from consuming other organisms. |
| Respiration | Process by which animals use oxygen and food to make energy and carbon dioxide. |
| Carbon Dioxide | Gas that is produced by animals during respiration that is used by plants to make food and oxygen. |