Carbon Cycle

Carbon Cycle

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-3, MS-LS1-6, MS-ESS2-1

+5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the biosphere?

Back

The biosphere is the reservoir of carbon that contains all life on Earth, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does carbon move from the lithosphere to the hydrosphere?

Back

Carbon moves from the lithosphere to the hydrosphere through weathering and erosion.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the hydrosphere?

Back

The hydrosphere is the reservoir of carbon that includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, streams, and underground water supplies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does cutting down trees increase global warming?

Back

Cutting down trees increases global warming because trees soak up carbon dioxide, and removing them causes more carbon to remain in the atmosphere.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which gas do animals release that plants depend on?

Back

Animals release carbon dioxide, which plants depend on for survival.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

Back

Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, helping to regulate carbon levels.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is respiration in the context of the carbon cycle?

Back

Respiration is the process by which animals and plants convert oxygen and glucose into energy, releasing carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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