How Materials are Cycled (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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What does photosynthesis remove from the atmosphere?
What does photosynthesis remove from the atmosphere?
What do plants produce with carbon?
What do plants produce with carbon?
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
How does carbon move through food chain?
How does carbon move through food chain?
Animals eat plants/algae, carbon transfers to their bodies
How does respiration affect carbon cycle?
How does respiration affect carbon cycle?
Returns to atmosphere
What do decomposers release?
What do decomposers release?
to atmosphere; mineral ions to soil
How does combustion affect carbon cycle?
How does combustion affect carbon cycle?
Returns to atmosphere
What is the origin of carbon in fossil fuels?
What is the origin of carbon in fossil fuels?
Photosynthesis millions of years ago
What does evaporation produce?
What does evaporation produce?
Water vapour
What is transpiration?
What is transpiration?
Water evaporating from plant leaves
What does condensation form?
What does condensation form?
Clouds