LT 9.4 Retake #1

LT 9.4 Retake #1

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Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is deforestation?

Back

The clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which can lead to environmental impacts such as increased carbon dioxide levels.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle?

Back

It increases the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, disrupting the natural balance of the carbon cycle.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?

Back

Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it, acting as a significant carbon sink.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is ocean acidification?

Back

The process by which the ocean becomes more acidic due to increased carbon dioxide absorption, affecting marine life.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are decomposers?

Back

Organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the ecosystem and releasing carbon dioxide.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do decomposers contribute to the carbon cycle?

Back

By breaking down dead organisms and releasing carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.

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