The Carbon Cycle

Which process in the carbon cycle involves plants taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen?

• Animal respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Auto and factory emissions

• Root respiration

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Match the following processes with their descriptions:

• Photosynthesis

• Release of carbon dioxide from plant roots

• Auto and factory emissions

• Release of carbon dioxide from industrial activities

• Root respiration

• Release of carbon dioxide by animals

• Animal respiration

• Conversion of carbon dioxide into oxygen by plants

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In the carbon cycle, (a)   is the process where plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.

• Photosynthesis

• Animal respiration

• Auto and factory emissions

• Root respiration

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In the carbon cycle, (a)   is responsible for the release of carbon dioxide from industrial activities.

• Photosynthesis

• Animal respiration

• Auto and factory emissions

• Root respiration

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What is the carbon cycle?

• A) A biogeochemical cycle that describes the movement of carbon through Earth's systems

• B) A process of water evaporation

• C) A cycle of nitrogen movement

• D) A cycle of oxygen production.

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Match the following components of the carbon cycle with their descriptions:

• Involves living organisms

• Geosphere

• Encompasses gases surrounding Earth

• Atmosphere

• Contains water bodies

• Hydrosphere

• Includes rocks and soil

• Biosphere

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The carbon cycle involves the movement of carbon through the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and (a)   .

• Lithosphere

• Geosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

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Carbon is a crucial element for life, found in all _______ compounds.

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Match the following carbon cycle processes with their descriptions:

• Converts CO2 into organic matter

• Photosynthesis

• Releases CO2 from organic matter

• Burning fossil fuels

• Releases CO2 to the atmosphere

• Respiration

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In the carbon cycle, (a)   is the process where plants convert carbon dioxide into organic matter.

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Burning

• Decay

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