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Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, and Carbon Cycle Study

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

a)

To produce oxygen

b)

To convert solar energy into chemical energy

c)

To break down glucose

d)

To release carbon dioxide

2.

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Ribosome

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Nucleus

3.

Which gas is a byproduct of photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Methane

4.

Where does cellular respiration primarily occur in eukaryotic cells?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

5.

What is the main product of cellular respiration?

a)

Glucose

b)

Oxygen

c)

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

d)

Lactic acid

6.

Which process releases carbon dioxide as a waste product?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Cellular respiration

7.

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth's ecosystems?

a)

The Moon

b)

The Sun

c)

Chemical reactions

d)

Geothermal energy

8.

Which of the following best describes the carbon cycle?

a)

The flow of oxygen through the biosphere

b)

The movement of carbon through the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere

c)

The cycling of nitrogen through the atmosphere

d)

The water cycle

9.

Which molecule acts as the main energy currency in cells?

a)

Glucose

b)

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

c)

DNA

d)

RNA

10.

How do human activities impact the carbon cycle?

a)

They decrease the amount of carbon in the atmosphere

b)

They have no impact on the carbon cycle

c)

They increase the amount of carbon in the atmosphere

d)

They convert carbon into helium

11.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the carbon cycle?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Decomposition

c)

Combustion

d)

Precipitation

12.

How do trees obtain energy?

a)

they produce food through photoynthesis

b)

they eat grass

c)

they absorb nutrients from decomposing pants and animals

d)

they eat animals

13.

In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis take place?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

14.
Which organisms perform Photosynthesis?
a)
Only Autotrophs
b)
Only Heterotrophs
c)
Autotrophs and Heterotrophs
15.
Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
a)

6CO2 + light + 6H2O --> 6O2 + Glucose

b)

6CO2 + sugar + 6H2O -----> 6O2 + light

c)

6O2+ light + 6H2O --> 6CO2 + Sugar

d)

6CO2 + 6O2 + 6H2O --> Light+ Sugar

16.

Which choice correctly shows the gas input and output of plants during photosynthesis?

a)

Input: Oxygen
Output: Carbon dioxide

b)

Input: Water vapor
Output: Glucose

c)

Input: Carbon dioxide

Output: Oxygen

d)

Input: Light
Output: Water vapor

17.
Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
a)
CO2 + light + H2O --> O2 + Sugar
b)
CO2 + sugar + H2O --> O2 + light
c)
O2 + light + H2O --> CO2 + Sugar
d)
CO2 + O2 + H2O --> Light+ Sugar
18.

The diagram below shows the flow of carbon in a terrestrial ecosystem.  Which will most likely happen if the decomposers are removed from the carbon cycle? 

a)

The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will increase.

b)

The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will decrease.

c)

The amount of carbon dioxide used by producers will increase.

d)

The amount of carbon dioxide needed by consumers will decrease.