Carbon Cycle Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a key concept mentioned in the text regarding the carbon cycle?

• Biogeochemical cycles

• Photosynthesis and cellular respiration

• The role of decomposers

• The water cycle

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According to the text, what is the primary way carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere?

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Respiration by animals

• Photosynthesis by plants

• Volcanic eruptions

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Which of the following is considered a long-term carbon sink?

• The atmosphere

• Plant biomass

• Fossil fuels

• Ocean surface waters

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What is the significance of the statement "biogeochemical means that the carbon is cycling in both living and non-living ways"?

• It highlights the interconnectedness of living and non-living components in the carbon cycle.

• It emphasizes the role of human activities in disrupting the carbon cycle.

• It focuses solely on the geological aspects of carbon cycling.

• It explains the rapid cycling of carbon within the atmosphere.

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Which process returns carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Sedimentation

• Decomposition

• Formation of limestone

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What is the primary role of limestone in the carbon cycle?

• A major source of atmospheric carbon dioxide

• A long-term reservoir for carbon

• The primary driver of photosynthesis

• A key component of plant biomass

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How does the burning of fossil fuels impact the carbon cycle?

• It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• It significantly reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• It has no significant impact on the carbon cycle.

• It primarily affects the ocean carbon reservoir.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the carbon cycle?

• They are independent processes with no significant connection.

• Photosynthesis releases carbon dioxide, while cellular respiration removes it.

• Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, while cellular respiration returns it.

• They both contribute to the long-term storage of carbon in the Earth's crust.

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Which of the following is NOT considered a carbon reservoir mentioned in the text?

• The atmosphere

• Plant biomass

• The lithosphere (rock and soil)

• The hydrosphere (water bodies)

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What is the main purpose of the provided video and accompanying link?

• To discourage the use of fossil fuels.

• To explain the complex interactions within the water cycle.

• To provide a comprehensive overview of the carbon cycle.

• To focus solely on the human impact on the carbon cycle.

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