Carbon Dioxide and Health Quiz

Which of the following is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

• CO

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the primary way carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration and combustion

• Absorption by oceans

• Formation of ozone

Which organ system in the human body is most directly affected by high levels of carbon dioxide?

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Skeletal system

• Integumentary system

At what approximate concentration does carbon dioxide become immediately dangerous to human life?

• 0.04% (400 ppm)

• 0.5% (5,000 ppm)

• 4% (40,000 ppm)

• 10% (100,000 ppm)

Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with exposure to elevated levels of carbon dioxide?

• Increased appetite

• Headache and dizziness

• Improved vision

• Hair loss

How does carbon dioxide affect the pH of blood when its concentration increases?

• Increases pH (more alkaline)

• Decreases pH (more acidic)

• No effect on pH

• Makes blood neutral

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which equation best represents the reaction of carbon dioxide with water in the body?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What is the normal atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide?

• 0.04%

• 1%

• 10%

• 21%

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Volcanic eruptions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the effect of carbon dioxide on the nervous system at very high concentrations?

• It improves memory

• It can cause unconsciousness

• It increases alertness

• It strengthens reflexes