Carbon Cycle Practice

Front

Combustion is another word for __________.

Back

Burning

Front

Respiration is the process by which animals take in _____ and release _____.

Back

oxygen, carbon dioxide

Front

Organisms that do not decompose can be buried and become what?

Back

fossil fuels

Front

C6H12O6 is also known as glucose (sugar). Where is it found?

Back

Both plants and animals

Front

Carbon can be found in...

Back

All of the above (The atmosphere, Soil, Fossil fuels)

Front

What is the primary process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into glucose?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What role do decomposers play in the carbon cycle?

Back

They break down dead organic matter, returning carbon to the soil.

Front

What is the significance of fossil fuels in the carbon cycle?

Back

They store carbon that was captured by ancient organisms.

Front

How does carbon dioxide enter the atmosphere?

Back

Through respiration, combustion, and decomposition.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of Earth due to trapped greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.