Carbon cycle

Front

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

Back

True

Front

How is the carbon cycle similar to the water cycle?

Back

Both involve the transfer of substances between animals, plants, and the Earth.

Front

Carbon can be found in...

Back

All of the above

Front

Respiration is the process by which animals take in _____ and release _____.

Back

oxygen, carbon dioxide

Front

Which gas do animals release, that plants depend on for survival?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

Which process does NOT move carbon to the atmosphere? Options: Animal respiration, Volcanic eruption, Photosynthesis, Burning fossil fuels

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What part of the lithosphere can organisms that do not decompose become when buried?

Back

fossil fuels

Front

What is deforestation?

Back

Clearing Earth's forests on a massive scale

Front

How do plants affect the air that animals and people breathe?

Back

Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen

Front

Why is burning fossil fuels harmful?

Back

It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.