Chemistry Chapter 10 Section 3 - The Carbon Cycle

Which of the following is NOT a carbon reservoir?

Hint: See the "The Carbon Cycle" section on reading packet pages 4-7.

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

What is the largest carbon stock on Earth?

Hint: See the "The Carbon Cycle" section on reading packet pages 4-7.

• Atmosphere

• Soil

• Sedimentary rocks

• Fossil fuel reserves

Which process is a natural source of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere from the geosphere?

Hint: See the "The Carbon Cycle" section on reading packet pages 4-7.

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Volcanic eruptions

• Decomposition

Which of the following holds the most carbon in the biosphere?

Hint: See the "The Carbon Cycle" section on reading packet pages 4-7.

• Consumers

• Vegetation

• Algae

• Phytoplankton

Which of the following is an example of land use change?

Hint: See the "The Carbon Cycle" section on reading packet pages 4-7.

• Deforestation

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Volcanic eruptions

What is the primary form of carbon in the atmosphere?

Hint: See the "The Carbon Cycle" section on reading packet pages 4-7.

• Carbon monoxide

• Ozone

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide