THE CARBON CYCLE By: Reynaldo Thomas
The carbon cycle explain the circulation of carbon compounds between the living and the non-living world. Carbon dioxide dissolves in water, hence sea and lakes are reservoir for carbon dioxide.
Removal of Carbon Dioxide From Atmosphere Photosynthesis in plant remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Plant use the carbon dioxide to make food.
Return of carbon dioxide to Atmosphere Carbon is returned when plants respire. When animal respire carbon dioxide is returned to the atmosphere.
Return of carbon dioxide to Atmosphere Decomposition of dead organisms. Micro-organisms such as bacteria and fungi respire when getting energy from dead plants and animals.
Return of carbon dioxide to Atmosphere Combustion as a result of the burning of wood, cool and fossil fuel.