Carbon Cycle

Which process converts carbon in the form of sugar into carbon dioxide gas?

• Bioremediation
• Photosynthesis
• Respiration
• Transpiration

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The diagram shows the flow of organic molecules through an ecosystem. What two processes are identified by the labels X and Y?

• X : Respiration
  Y : Predation
• X : Adaptation
  Y : Decomposition
• X : Fermentation
  Y : Nitrogen Fixation
• X : Decomposition
  Y : Respiration

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Which of the following removes carbon from the atmosphere?

• Combustion
• Respiration
• Photosynthesis
• Death

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.What is the effect of deforestation on the carbon cycle? 

•  Increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere  
• Decrease in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere 
• Increase in the amount of photosynthesis 
• Deforestation has no impact on the carbon cycle 

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These gases, such as carbon dioxide, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere causing global warming

• Global warming gases
• Hot House gases
• Green House gases
• Thermal pollution

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What is one of the importances of carbon?

• it provides water to all organisms

• it is the source of light for producers

• it provides carbon dioxide to consumers

• it is a source of glucose for organisms

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The largest reservoir of carbon is in the

• forests

• ocean

• rocks (limestone)

• permafrost and bogs

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The atmosphere contains ____% carbon dioxide.

• 78%

• 21%

• 1-4%

• 0.4%

Which process does NOT release carbon to the atmosphere?

• burning fossil fuels

• melting permafrost

• use of fertlizers

• volcanoes

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What is happening at 4?

• respiration: releasing CO₂

• decomposing CO₂ in the soil

• photosynthesis: absorbing CO₂

• turning CO₂ from the atmosphere into organic molecules

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