Carbon Cycle Practice
Flashcard
•
Biology
•
9th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are fossil fuels?
Back
Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of dead organic matter (biomass) that have been pressurized over time into solid, liquid, or gaseous states. Examples include coal, oil, and natural gas.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is decomposition in the carbon cycle?
Back
Decomposition is the process by which dead organic matter is broken down by microorganisms, returning carbon to the atmosphere and soil.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is respiration in the carbon cycle?
Back
Respiration is the process by which living organisms convert oxygen and glucose into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is photosynthesis?
Back
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?
Back
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, helping to reduce atmospheric carbon levels.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the carbon cycle?
Back
The carbon cycle is crucial for regulating Earth's climate, supporting life, and maintaining the balance of carbon in the atmosphere, oceans, and terrestrial ecosystems.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is combustion?
Back
Combustion is a chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light, often resulting in the release of carbon dioxide.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
S1 Tenses
Flashcard
•
7th - 9th Grade
7 questions
Natural Selection and Population Genetics Quiz Review
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
9 questions
Inequalities
Flashcard
•
9th Grade
10 questions
EARTHQUAKES
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
10 questions
High Note 2. Unit 1. Test your vocabulary
Flashcard
•
10th Grade
15 questions
Understanding a Paycheck and Pay Stub
Flashcard
•
8th Grade
11 questions
Climate Change and Its Causes
Flashcard
•
KG
15 questions
Windows Shortcuts
Flashcard
•
7th - 9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
5 questions
This is not a...winter edition (Drawing game)
Quiz
•
1st - 5th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Identify Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
20 questions
Christmas Trivia
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
18 questions
Kids Christmas Trivia
Quiz
•
KG - 5th Grade
11 questions
How well do you know your Christmas Characters?
Lesson
•
3rd Grade
14 questions
Christmas Trivia
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for Biology
20 questions
Stages of Meiosis
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
16 questions
AP Biology: Unit 2 Review (CED)
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
DNA & Protein Synthesis
Quiz
•
9th Grade
20 questions
AP Biology: Unit 3 Review (CED)
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
16 questions
AP Biology: Unit 1 Review (CED)
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
30 questions
VCS Biology_ Unit 5_DNA Structure/Function & Replication
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
14 questions
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Quiz
•
9th Grade
82 questions
Fall Semester Exam Review 2025
Quiz
•
9th Grade