Unit 7 Carbon Cycle Checkpoint

Front

What is the primary organism responsible for removing carbon from the atmosphere?

Back

Plants are the primary organisms that take out the most carbon from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis.

Front

Which carbon reservoir sequesters carbon for the longest time?

Back

Fossil fuels and rocks sequester carbon for the longest periods of time.

Front

After fossil fuels are burned, which reservoir is most likely to receive the carbon released?

Back

The atmosphere is the reservoir that receives carbon after fossil fuels are burned.

Front

What type of carbon storage includes coal, oil, and natural gas?

Back

Fossil fuels store carbon in the form of coal, oil, and natural gas.

Front

What natural event releases the most carbon into the atmosphere?

Back

Forest fires release the most carbon into the atmosphere.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into glucose and oxygen, removing carbon from the atmosphere.

Front

What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?

Back

Oceans act as a carbon sink, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in water.

Front

What is the significance of soil in the carbon cycle?

Back

Soil stores carbon in organic matter and plays a crucial role in the carbon cycle by sequestering carbon from the atmosphere.

Front

How do fossil fuels contribute to the carbon cycle?

Back

Fossil fuels release stored carbon back into the atmosphere when burned, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is carbon sequestration?

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Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate climate change.