CARBON CYCLE

Front

Identify the cycle illustrated in the diagram. Options: Nitrogen Cycle, Water Cycle, Phosphorus Cycle, Carbon Cycle

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Carbon Cycle

Front

Petroleum and coal are referred to as _______________ resources.

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Nonrenewable resource

Front

Why are petroleum and coal referred to as nonrenewable resources?

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They take a long time to form.

Front

Which of the following take a very long time to develop? I. Petroleum, II. Coal

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Both I and II

Front

Natural gas come from a ____________ source.

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depleting

Front

Natural gas comes from a depleting source, which of the following best explains this statement?

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Cannot be replenished over time.

Front

Since natural gas comes from a depleting source that CANNOT BE REPLENISHED over time, it is referred to as _____________________ resources.

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nonrenewable

Front

When forests are cleared or burnt, is stored carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, affecting the carbon cycle?

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YES

Front

How does the removal and burning of thousands of trees during land development affect the carbon cycle?

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Stored carbon is released into the atmosphere, mainly as carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming.

Front

Why the build up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is driving global warming and could affect the carbon cycle.

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The build up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is driving global warming as it TRAPS heat in the lower atmosphere.