I WONDER - Is Carbon Organic?

The video tutorial discusses the sources of carbon, distinguishing between organic and inorganic types. Organic carbon sources include volcanic eruptions and the respiration of animals and humans. In contrast, inorganic carbon is found in non-living entities such as rocks, animal shells, the atmosphere, and oceans.

Which of the following is an example of an organic carbon source?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Rocks

• Animal shells

• Sea O2

What is a characteristic of inorganic carbon sources?

• They involve respiration

• They are non-living materials

• They include volcanic eruptions

• They are living organisms

Which of the following is NOT a non-living inorganic carbon source?

• The atmosphere

• Animal shells

• Volcanic eruptions

• Rocks

Where can carbon be found in the atmosphere?

• In plant photosynthesis

• In the form of volcanic ash

• In animal respiration

• As sea O2

In which of the following environments is carbon found as sea O2?

• Forests

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Mountains