The Carbon Cycle
Grade 8 · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition and their roles in the carbon cycle.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 3:55
The carbon cycle - Nathaniel Manning
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and converts it into another form of carbon. Describe how respiration releases carbon dioxide (CO₂) back into the atmosphere. Describe how decomposition releases carbon back into the atmosphere.”
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