Why is carbon considered vital for life on Earth?

• It is a source of energy

• It is a vital element for life

• It is a form of water

• It is a type of mineral

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What is one form of carbon found in the air?

• Carbon monoxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Carbonate

• Carbon fiber

Which of the following best describes the carbon cycle?

• a natural process where carbon is created from scratch

• a system where carbon moves between different reservoirs

• a method used by humans to extract carbon from fossil fuels for energy

• a mechanism solely responsible for the formation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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What natural event is described as a series of ongoing volcanic events in Iceland?

• The Gulf Stream

• The Sundhnúkur eruptions

• Ocean currents

• Meteor impacts

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What do volcanoes release that affects the atmosphere?

• Water vapor

• Oxygen

• Gases and ash

• Nitrogen

What natural event can eject dust and particles into the atmosphere besides volcanoes?

• Ocean currents

• Meteor impacts

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

How are ocean currents described in the text?

• As small streams

• As giant conveyor belts

• As stationary bodies of water

• As unpredictable waves

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What is the effect of the Gulf Stream on Europe?

• It decreases temperatures

• It has no effect

• It governs temperatures and affects weather patterns

• It causes droughts

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Helium

What role do oceans play in relation to carbon dioxide?

• Absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide

• Release large amounts of carbon dioxide

• Convert carbon dioxide to oxygen

• Store carbon dioxide as solid

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