Understanding the Carbon Cycle

Why is carbon considered essential for life?

• It is a primary component of water.

• It forms the majority of the Earth's core.

• It is a fundamental building block of all living organisms.

• It generates the Earth's magnetic field.

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

• About 18%

• Less than 5%

• Exactly 25%

• More than 50%

What is the significance of the carbon cycle?

• It increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• It helps to regulate the Earth's temperature.

• It is the primary source of energy for the Earth.

• It prevents carbon from leaving the Earth's atmosphere.

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What happens to carbon in the atmosphere?

• It combines with nitrogen to form air.

• It forms clouds.

• It reflects sunlight back into space.

• It is used by plants for photosynthesis.

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What process do plants use to absorb carbon dioxide?

• Fermentation

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

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How does photosynthesis affect the carbon cycle?

• It converts carbon dioxide into water.

• It has no effect on the carbon cycle.

• It removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• It releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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How do oceans contribute to the carbon cycle?

• By releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• By absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

• By producing carbon dioxide through volcanic activity

• By converting carbon dioxide to oxygen

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What is the main component that marine animals use to form their shells and skeletons?

• Magnesium carbonate

• Sodium chloride

• Iron oxide

• Calcium carbonate

What is the primary way carbon is stored in the ocean?

• Through the shells of marine organisms

• As carbon dioxide in water

• In the form of dissolved oxygen

• In underwater plants

What happens to carbon when living things die?

• It disappears completely.

• It can become part of the soil or return to the atmosphere.

• It transforms into oxygen.

• It is immediately released into the atmosphere.

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