The Carbon Cycle

Which human activity increases carbon levels in the atmosphere?

• Using public transport

• Recycling

• Deforestation

• Planting tress

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is released during respiration?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Glucose

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What do plants absorb during photosynthesis?

• Water

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following is a carbon sink?

• A factory

• A car

• A forest

• A volcano

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the process by which carbon moves through the Earth's systems?

• Oxygen Cycle

• Nitrogen Cycle

• Water Cycle

• Carbon Cycle

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which mitigation strategy is considered most effective in stabilizing the carbon cycle?

• Increasing carbon emissions

• Reducing the number of plants

• Renewable energy and reforestation

• Continued use of fossil fuels

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which of the following is NOT a natural source of carbon released into the atmosphere?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Animal respiration

• Burning fossil fuels

• Forest fires

Climate change has no effect on weather patterns.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Decomposers have no impact on the carbon cycle.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Oceans play a role in absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6