The Dynamics of Carbon Cycle and Energy Flow Quiz

During respiration, humans release...

• Water

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

Combustion of fossils fuels does what in the carbon cycle?

• Releases CO2

• Release glucose

• Breaks down CO2

• Breaks down C6H12O6

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In a food web, what role do plants typically play?

• Consumers

• Decomposers

• Producers

• Predators

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What is mutualism?

• A relationship where both species benefit

• A relationship where one species benefits and the other is harmed

• A relationship where one species benefits and the other is unaffected

• A relationship where both species are harmed

What kind of relationship does the Lemmings and Geese have?

• Mutualism

• Competition

• Predator-Prey

• They are in different ecosystems

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How do producers impact an ecosystem?

• They consume other organisms for energy

• They decompose dead organisms

• They provide energy for other organisms through photosynthesis

• They have no impact on the ecosystem

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Which of the following is a result of combustion?

• Production of oxygen

• Absorption of carbon dioxide

• Release of carbon dioxide

• Conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen

This model shows that many human activities such as cars or factories release CO2 into _______.

• Ground

• Atmosphere

• Water

• Trees

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What role do decomposers play in a food web?

• They produce their own food through photosynthesis

• They consume living plants and animals

• They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• They serve as primary producers

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Which of the following best describes the Law of Conservation of Matter applied to the carbon cycle?

• Carbon atoms are destroyed during combustion

• Carbon atoms are created during photosynthesis

• Carbon atoms can change form but are not created or destroyed

• Carbon atoms are only conserved during photosynthesis and respiration

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