District Written Exam

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What process releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere?

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Cellular respiration is the process that releases carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

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The primary function of photosynthesis is to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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How can engineers reduce carbon emissions in urban areas?

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Engineers can reduce carbon emissions by developing public transportation systems.

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What is the second law of thermodynamics?

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The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time.

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What is entropy?

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Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system.

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What is the role of glucose in cellular respiration?

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Glucose is broken down during cellular respiration to release energy.

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What is a carbon footprint?

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A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or product.

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What are energy-efficient buildings?

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Energy-efficient buildings are designed to use less energy for heating, cooling, and lighting.

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What is the impact of deforestation on carbon emissions?

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Deforestation increases carbon emissions by reducing the number of trees that can absorb carbon dioxide.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.