The Carbon Cycle and Climate Influences

Which of the following is a process where plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Urbanization

The release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is primarily caused by the burning of ________.

• Water

• Fossil fuels

• Wood

• Metal

What is the process by which substances take in or soak up energy, light, or other materials?

• Emission

• Absorption

• Convection

• Sequestration

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for supporting life by providing oxygen and regulating temperature, is known as the _______.

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

• Lithosphere

What is the process called where green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of carbon dioxide and water?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Urbanization

The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases is known as the ________.

• Ocean Currents

• Greenhouse Effect

• Volcanic Eruption

• Meteor Impact

What is the metabolic process in living organisms that converts food into energy, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Fermentation

Fill in the blank: The metabolic process that converts food into energy in living organisms is called ________.

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Digestion

• Fermentation