Earth Science Quiz 7 Review

What does NOT produce carbon dioxide?

• Photosynthesis

• Burning Fossil Fuels

• Animal respiration

• Plants decaying

Organisms that do not decompose can be buried and become what?

• water
• nutrients
• air
• fossil fuels

Carbon can be found in...

• The atmosphere
• Soil
• Fossil fuels
• All of the above

Which of the following removes carbon from the atmosphere?

• Combustion

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

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

• the Carbon Cycle

• the Oxygen Cycle

• the Carbon dioxide Cycle

• the Water Cycle

When humans EXHALE, we release __________________.

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Water

What is the greatest contributor to atmospheric carbon?

• burning garbage

• burning biomass

• transportation

• household usage

What process occurs when coal (fossil fuel) is used for energy?

• Decomposition
• Combustion
• Pressurization 
• Respiration 

How is the burning of fossil fuels related to global warming?

• Magic
• Fuels are hot
• Greenhouse effect
• Photosynthesis

Which of the following removes carbon from the atmosphere?

• Combustion
• Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• Death