Quiz on the Carbon Cycle

What is CARBON?

• The backbone of life on earth.

• A type of gas.

• A mineral found in rocks.

• A synthetic material.

What are the two types of carbon cycle?

• Slow and Fast

• Fast and Quick

• Slow and Rapid

• Fast and Slow

What is the FAST CARBON CYCLE?

• The movement of carbon through lifeforms on Earth.

• The process of carbon being stored in rocks.

• The slow decomposition of organic matter.

• The burning of fossil fuels.

How much carbon cycles every year?

• Between 1015 and 1017 grams.

• Between 100 and 200 grams.

• Between 1 and 10 grams.

• Between 1000 and 10000 grams.

What is the main element of the fast carbon cycle?

• Plants

• Animals

• Minerals

• Water

What process absorbs carbon dioxide and sunlight?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Combustion

What happens when elements die or decay?

• Carbon is returned to the atmosphere.

• They become fossil fuels.

• They are transformed into minerals.

• They disappear completely.

What is one result of burning elements in fires?

• Warmer temperatures.

• Cooler temperatures.

• Increased oxygen levels.

• Decreased carbon levels.

What is the role of phytoplankton in the carbon cycle?

• They live underwater and are part of the cycle.

• They are a type of land plant.

• They are decomposers.

• They are not involved in the carbon cycle.

What is the foundation of the fast carbon cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Combustion