The Carbon Cycle
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition and their roles in the carbon cycle.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define photosynthesis and explain its role in the carbon cycle.
2. Describe the process of respiration and how it releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere.
3. Explain how decomposition contributes to the carbon cycle.
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
The carbon cycle - Nathaniel Manning
TED-Ed