Exploring the Carbon Cycle
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Biology
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following ecosystems is known for having the highest rate of carbon sequestration due to its dense vegetation?
Sonoran Desert
Tropical Rainforest
Florida Everglades
Arctic Tundra
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NGSS.HS-LS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of the carbon cycle, what role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?
They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
They release carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere through decomposition.
They sequester carbon in the form of fossil fuels.
They prevent carbon from being released into the atmosphere.
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NGSS.HS-LS2-3
NGSS.HS-LS2-6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does plant size affect carbon absorption in an ecosystem?
Larger plants absorb less carbon due to their size.
Smaller plants absorb more carbon because they grow faster.
Larger plants absorb more carbon due to their greater biomass.
Plant size does not affect carbon absorption.
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor is most likely to increase the rate of carbon release in the Sonoran Desert?
High humidity
Low temperatures
High decomposition rates
Abundant rainfall
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant consequence of deforestation in tropical rainforests on the global carbon cycle?
Increased carbon sequestration
Decreased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels
Stabilization of global carbon levels
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the carbon cycling efficiency in the Florida Everglades?
High efficiency due to rapid plant growth and decomposition
Low efficiency due to slow plant growth
High efficiency due to low decomposition rates
Low efficiency due to high temperatures
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary way carbon is sequestered in the Sonoran Desert?
Through dense forest cover
Through soil and plant biomass
Through large bodies of water
Through extensive grasslands
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NGSS.HS-LS1-5
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
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