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carbon cycle vocab
words and definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| carbon | the element that is the important building block for life |
| carbon cycle | the continuous movement of carbon through the Earth |
| photosynthesis | process of plants using carbon dioxide to make glucose and giving oxygen as a waste product |
| respiration | the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere by plants and animals |
| decomposition | the breakdown of dead plants and animals, returning carbon into the soil and atmosphere |
| combustion | the burning of fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere |
| sedimentation | the process where carbon settles to the bottom of oceans and forms rocks over time |
| diffusion | the movement of carbon between the ocean and atmosphere |