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Carbon Cycle
Topic 3: Carbon Cycle
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1Introduction2Diagram3Diagram4Key Facts5Deep Dive6How It Works7Definitions8Misconceptions9Memory Aid10Exam Focus11Summary12Exam Tips
Carbon's Endless Journey
The Four Main Processes
The Carbon Cycle — Visual Overview
Key Facts
Deep Dive: Why CO₂ is Increasing
How It Works: How Carbon Moves Between the Atmosphere, Organisms, and Fossil Fuels
Key Definitions
Common Misconceptions
Memory Aids
Exam Focus
Knowledge Organiser
Exam Tips: The Carbon Cycle
Sample Flashcards
How does fire affect the carbon cycle?
Releases stored carbon through decomposition and oxidation of organic matter
What is the primary source of atmospheric CO2?
Plants through photosynthesis and respiration
Sample Questions
Which process removes CO₂ from the atmosphere?
Explain how decomposers return carbon to the atmosphere.
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