Photosynthesis

The process that plants use to make food from sunlight. (The plant absorbs
CO2)

Cellular respiration

Release of carbon dioxide (CO2) by animals into atmosphere

Decomposition

The process where organic substances are broken down into simpler
matter. (release of CO2 into atmosphere)

Volcanic eruptions

When a volcano releases its lava ( release of CO2 into the atmosphere)

Deforestation

Removal of trees from land (CO2 cannot be absorbed into the trees)

Fossil fuels

Fuel for dead organisms - gas, oil, etc. (CO2 released into atmosphere)

Dissolve

When a solid is mixed with a liquid to form a solution (CO2) is dissolved

by H2O)

Organic Molecules

Are large groups of solids, liquids or gases made from Carbon.

Global warming

The rise in the average temperature of the Earths climate.

Greenhouse gasses

Is a gas that absorbs energy for the sun and releases heat.