S9 ESS (4) - the carbon cycle

Which of the following is the largest carbon reservoir?

• Atomsphere

• Biosphere

• Oceans

• Sedimentary rocks

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

About how long does the slow carbon cycle take?

• 100 years

• 1000 years

• 150 million years

• 1 billion years

The slow carbon cycle removes carbon from the atmosphere through

• hydrology

• biology (photosynthesis)

• recycling

• convection

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

When carbon dioxide reacts with water it becomes

• carbonic acid

• calcium citrate

• sugars

• carbonate rocks

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

The fast carbon cycle moves carbon through interactions with which sphere?

• lithosphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• geosphere

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

The fast carbon cycle adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere through

• carbonic acid

• cellular respiration

• sedimentation

• volcanism

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

The slow carbon cycle adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere through

• carbonic acid

• cellular respiration

• sedimentation

• volcanism

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

True or false: naturally, the carbon inputs to the atmosphere are about equal to the outputs

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes

• precipitation changes

• wind pattern changes

• changes to storm severity

• all of the answers are correct

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Which of the following is not a benefit of sea ice?

• Low albedo

• Keeps temperature constant

• Provides space for animals

• None of the answers are correct

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6