The Carbon Cycle

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The circulation of the element Carbon among Earth's atmosphere, land, oceans, and organisms is called _____________.

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the Carbon Cycle

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Carbon is used in the process called __________ by plants and algae to make food and the building blocks for growth.

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photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Bacterias that decompose dead plants release _____________ back into the atmosphere.

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carbon

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Since the mid-1800's, _____________ activity has significantly altered the carbon cycle.

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human

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Burning fossil fuels has raised the concentration of ___________ in the atmosphere.

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carbon

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When humans burn fossil fuels, most of the carbon quickly enters the                       as carbon dioxide. Options: Water, Atmosphere, Sun, Air

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Atmosphere

Front

Which one of these does not add CO2 to the atmosphere? Options: cooking with gas, planting trees, burning wood, riding in a bus

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planting trees

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If the plant population decreased, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere would _________.

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Increase

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Front

How is the burning of fossil fuels related to global warming?

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Greenhouse effect

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All of the carbon in existence is continually recycled in the carbon cycle. True or False?

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True

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