Carbon Cycle Quiz

What percentage of the human body is made up of carbon?

• 18%

• 10%

• 30%

• 25%

Which process removes carbon from the atmosphere?

• Respiration

• Decay

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion

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What is the main function of photosynthesis in relation to the carbon cycle?

• Create carbonic acid in the ocean

• Release carbon into the atmosphere

• Produce oxygen and sugar

• Remove carbon from the atmosphere

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What happens to excess carbon dioxide in the ocean?

• It causes acid rain

• It combines with calcium to form calcium carbonate

• It is used by sea organisms to make their shells

• It is released into the atmosphere

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What is the main source of adding carbon to the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Decay

• Combustion

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Why is carbon needed in the atmosphere?

• To cool the Earth

• To remove excess oxygen

• To keep the Earth warm

• To create acid rain

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How does man alter the carbon cycle?

• By planting more trees

• By reducing the use of fossil fuels

• By burning fossil fuels

• By promoting photosynthesis

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What is the main effect of cutting down trees for development on the carbon cycle?

• Reduces the amount of plants available to remove carbon from the air

• Reduces the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere

• Reduces the amount of carbon in the atmosphere

• Increases the amount of plants available to remove carbon from the air

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What is the main function of the ocean in the carbon cycle?

• To remove excess carbon from the atmosphere

• To create acid rain

• To store excess carbon in the ocean

• To release excess carbon into the atmosphere

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What is the main function of the rainforest in the carbon cycle?

• To create acid rain

• To store excess carbon in the ground

• To remove excess carbon from the atmosphere

• To release excess carbon into the atmosphere

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