The Carbon Cycle

In the carbon cycle, where is the largest CO₂ reservoir found?

• sunlight

• the atmosphere

• ocean

• factory emissions

• fossil fuels

Over time carbon from __________ _________ can be used as fossil fuels.

• the atmosphere

• rocks

• plants

• decomposing organisms

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When organisms decompose ___________ is added to the soil.

• Helium

• Carbon

• Solar Energy

• Glucose

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the process that moves carbon between plants, animals, and microbes; minerals in the earth; and the atmosphere.

• Fossil Fuels

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Carbon Cycle

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Which of the following are considered fossil fuels?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• trash

• diamonds

Carbon is an essential element for all life forms on Earth.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is not a synonym for reservoir?

• storage

• stock

• supply

• kingdom

Which of the following is not part of the carbon cycle?

• burning fossil fuels

• breathing

• photosynthesis

• decomposition

• rotation of the Earth

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Plant and animals are considered carbon life forms.

• true

• false

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How is carbon stored in the ocean?

• it is captured by sunlight

• the movement of waves is determined by the carbon cycle

• marine animals

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