Energy transfer and decay

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  • Created by: Annagc
  • Created on: 18-11-16 18:05
How can energy be lost
heat, waste, sound
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How are elements put back in the soil
when they die they decay because microorganisms digest them
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What conditions do microorganisms work best in
warm moist and plenty of oxygen
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What is the carbon cycle powered by
photosynthesis
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Explain CO2 in the carbon cycle
it is removed by plants who use it to make carbohydrates, fats and proteins
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How does carbon transfer from the plants
the plants respire and animals eat the plants
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how does carbon get from animals into the atmosphere
respiration
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What happens when the plamts and animals die
detritus feeders and microorganisms feed on the remains , when they respire CO2 goes back to the atmosphere
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How does carbon get from the animals waste
it is broken doen by detritus feeders and microorganisms and some is taken up by plants
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the role of fossil fuels in the carbon cycle
animal and plant products like wood and fossil fuels are burnt releasing CO2
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