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Cycles within ecosystems

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Question 18
a.

The table describes stages in the carbon cycle.

Complete the table by naming or describing each stage.

The first one has been done for you.

Description of stageName of stage
Green plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce carbohydrates.photosynthesis
Cells break down organic compounds using oxygen to release energy and produce carbon dioxide.
Biomass or fossil fuels are burned, releasing carbon dioxide.
decomposition
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b.

Describe the biological consequences of the leaching of agricultural fertilisers into a river.

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