Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, Carbon Cycle

How do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?

• respiration and photosynthesis

•  decomposition and respiration

Which part of the carbon cycle occurs when plants convert sunlight and C02 into oxygen and sugar?

• Photosynthesis

• The oceans

• Respiration

• Decay

• Combustion

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Which of the following removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• Combustion

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Death

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Where does all the carbon in organisms (living things) originate from?

• Earth's atmosphere

• Rocks

• Water

• Soil

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Check all the ways that carbon dioxide is REMOVED from the atmosphere.

• Respiration

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Diffusion

• Decomposition

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In this diagram, how many ways can carbon enter the living world?

• one

• two

• three

• four

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Burning fossil fuel has which effect in the carbon cycle?

• It removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• It puts carbon dioxide under the ground.

• It adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

• It has no effect in the carbon cycle.

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Why are plants considered producers in an ecosystem?

• They release oxygen, which everyone needs to survive.

• They produce food through photosynthesis.

• They produce ATP through cellular respiration.

• They release chemical energy in the form of carbon dioxide.

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In which way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration different?

• Cellular respiration stores ATP, while photosynthesis releases ATP.

• Cellular respiration produces oxygen, while photosynthesis uses oxygen.

• Photosynthesis releases energy, while cellular respiration stores energy.

• Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide.

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Which organism go through cellular respiration?

• animals

• plants

• both animals and plants

• none

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