Analyzing Graphics: The Carbon Cycle - ​Answer Key

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Analyzing Graphics: The Carbon Cycle - ​Answer Key Student Worksheet available at: ​biol.co/carbocy 1. The model is missing two labels. Locate where each of the following processes are being ill... ustrated and label them on the diagram. Write a short description of the processes. Cellular Respiration​: ​Should be labeled near the deer and where CO​2​ is being released into the 2. Fossil fuels are formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms. Petroleum products, such as coal and natural gas are considered fossil fuels. Why are these types of fuels considered NONrenewable​? 3. When animal and plants die, microorganisms, fungi and insects are responsible for decomposition. These organisms also respire. Show an arrow on the diagram to indicate respiration by decomposers. Scientists are concerned that melting glaciers are exposing long frozen animals. When the ice melts, the animals thaw and begin to decompose. How will this affect the amount of CO​2​ in the atmosphere? . ​ of the microorganisms. Side note: microorganisms are also thawing, and those could be harmful to humans in other ways. 4. Large areas of land are being developed. In the process thousands of trees are being removed and burned. How would this affect the cycle? 5. What activities can increase the amount of atmospheric CO​2​? 6. How could we decrease the amount of atmospheric CO​2​? ​ 7. How does the diagram illustrate the relationship between respiration and photosynthesis? Explain this relationship. [Show More]

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