Even though we can’t see them,
carbon and oxygen are important
members of ecosystems. The
Carbon-Oxygen cycle describes
how the ecosystem uses these
important elements. Carbon is
present in both air and water as
carbon dioxide gas. Oxygen is also
a gas that is found in air and
water. Producers take in carbon
dioxide during the process of
photosynthesis, and release
oxygen. Consumers take in oxygen for their life processes and
release carbon dioxide. When you breathe in, your body gets the
oxygen it needs. When you breathe out, your body gets rid of carbon
dioxide. This carbon dioxide is needed by producers in your
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