Top 10 Things I should know about The Carbon Cycle
Top 10 Things I should know about The Carbon Cycle
1. The sun is the energy source for the carbon cycle.
1. The sun is the energy source for the carbon cycle.
2. Plants and animals depend on each other for survival.
2. Plants and animals depend on each other for survival.
3. Animals need oxygen and sugar from plants. They
breathe in the oxygen and eat plants (or eat animals that
ate plants).
3. Animals need oxygen and sugar from plants. They
breathe in the oxygen and eat plants (or eat animals that
ate plants).
4. Animals release carbon dioxide (CO2) during respiration.
4. Animals release carbon dioxide (CO2) during respiration.
5. The plants require sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
that animals release for photosynthesis
5. The plants require sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
that animals release for photosynthesis
6. Plants release oxygen (O2) as part of photosynthesis.
6. Plants release oxygen (O2) as part of photosynthesis.
7. Most of the oxygen surrounding Earth is released by
plants within our oceans
7. Most of the oxygen surrounding Earth is released by
plants within our oceans
8. When the number of plants is reduced, the carbon
dioxide levels in our environment will increase.
8. When the number of plants is reduced, the carbon
dioxide levels in our environment will increase.
9. Our atmosphere contains gases, such as CO2, which trap
heat, & create a greenhouse effect on the Earth.
9. Our atmosphere contains gases, such as CO2, which trap
heat, & create a greenhouse effect on the Earth.
10. Humans burn fossil fuels to provide energy for many
things. This releases additional carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere.
10. Humans burn fossil fuels to provide energy for many
things. This releases additional carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere.