Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Cycle
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Chemistry
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the impact of fossil fuel combustion on the carbon cycle?
Fossil fuel combustion disrupts the carbon cycle by releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere.
Fossil fuel combustion reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Fossil fuel combustion increases carbon sequestration in the oceans
Fossil fuel combustion has no impact on the carbon cycle
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which gases are considered greenhouse gases?
Oxygen (O2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Carbon dioxide (CO2),
Hydrogen (H2)
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the burning of fossil fuels contribute to the increase in greenhouse gases?
Burning fossil fuels reduces the amount of greenhouse gases in the environment.
Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Burning fossil fuels has no impact on greenhouse gas levels.
Burning fossil fuels absorbs greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?
Plants release carbon dioxide during photosynthesis
Plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and store carbon in their tissues.
Plants absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide
Plants have no impact on the carbon cycle
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NGSS.HS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is carbon dioxide often referred to as a greenhouse gas?
It reflects heat away from Earth
It traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere.
It causes cooling of the atmosphere
It absorbs sunlight
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do oceans play a role in the carbon cycle?
Oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it.
Oceans have no impact on the carbon cycle
Oceans convert carbon into nitrogen
Oceans release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how deforestation impacts the carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions.
Deforestation reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Deforestation has no impact on the carbon cycle
Deforestation impacts the carbon cycle by reducing the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide.
Deforestation leads to increased oxygen levels in the atmosphere
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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