Understanding the Carbon Cycle

What element is essential for most life on Earth and plays a significant role in the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

Which two forms of carbon are found in the atmosphere?

• Carbon Monoxide and Sulfur Dioxide

• Carbon Dioxide and Methane

• Methane and Carbon Monoxide

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

What process do plants use to absorb atmospheric carbon?

• Transpiration

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

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What happens when carbon is absorbed by the ocean?

• It produces methane

• It releases nitrogen

• It creates carbonic acid

• It forms oxygen

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What do animals release during digestion that affects the carbon cycle?

• Hydrogen

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

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Which type of organisms help release carbon into the atmosphere from the soil?

• Autotrophs

• Decomposers

• Mammals

• Amphibians

What are the main fossil fuels mentioned that store carbon in the Earth's interior?

• Natural Gas, Biomass, and Uranium

• Biomass, Oil, and Coal

• Uranium, Coal, and Oil

• Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

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What role does the ocean play in the carbon cycle?

• It produces carbon dioxide

• It has no role in the carbon cycle

• It only releases carbon

• It absorbs and stores a large amount of carbon

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How do human activities influence the carbon cycle?

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By planting more trees

• By reducing carbon emissions

• By releasing more carbon dioxide

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What is the result of deforestation on the carbon cycle?

• Decreases atmospheric carbon

• Has no effect on carbon levels

• Increases atmospheric carbon

• Reduces methane emissions

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