Carbon Cycle and Carbon Footprint

The total set of carbon emissions caused by an individual.

• carbon cycle

• carbon handprint

• carbon footprint

• carbon summary

Within the carbon cycle, anything that absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases.

• carbon sink

• carbon source

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Within the carbon cycle, anything that releases more carbon into the atmosphere than it absorbs.

• carbon sink

• carbon source

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which of the following are carbon sources.

• fossil fuel combustion

• volcanic eruptions

• forests

• oceans

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which one of these does not add CO2 to the atmosphere?

• cooking with gas

• planting trees

• burning wood

• riding in a bus

It is better for the environment to have a ​ (a)   carbon footprint.

• smaller

• larger

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is a carbon Footprint?

• How much CO2 we TAKE OUT of the atmosphere

• How much C02 we PUT IN the atmosphere

How does the use of renewable energy sources help in reducing the carbon footprint?

• By increasing the efficiency of fossil fuels.

• By reducing the reliance on non-renewable resources that emit greenhouse gases.

• By increasing global temperatures and reducing ice cover.

• By promoting the use of plastics and non-biodegradable materials.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the amount of carbon released into the air because of one's own energy use called?

• Carbon Sink

• Carbon Footprint

• Carbon Release

• Acidification

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5