Semester 2: Unit 2 Carbon Cycle
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Hydrosphere, Residence Times, Greenhouse Gasses, Atmosphere, Flux, Biosphere, Photosynthesis, Carbon Sink,
Word
Definition
The process by which carbon moves from the atmosphere to the biosphere through a process by which plants use light energy and convert it into biochemical energy
All the water on earth
An area where carbon is stored
The amount of time carbon spends in a particular reservoir
Movement of carbon between reservoirs
Gasses that form a barrier form a barrier for heat to escape Earth’s atmosphere
The collection of gasses that surround the planet and provide breathable air
The area of earth where all living things exist
