Carbon Cycle

Front

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

Back

the Carbon Cycle

Front

When humans burn fossil fuels, most of the carbon quickly enters the __________ as carbon dioxide.

Back

Atmosphere

Front

Which of the following are fossil fuels?

Back

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

Front

Which statement is an example of how carbon moves through a food chain as part of the cycle?

Back

Producers take in carbon dioxide, and consumers release it.

Front

Carbon can be found in...

Back

All of the above (Atmosphere, Soil, Fossil fuels)

Front

What is the primary greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Front

What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

Back

Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

Front

What is the process called when carbon is released back into the atmosphere from living organisms?

Back

Respiration

Front

How do oceans contribute to the carbon cycle?

Back

Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Front

What is the term for the long-term storage of carbon in geological formations?

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Carbon sequestration