Ciclo Del Carbono

Match the following

• Decomposition

• moves carbon from biosphere to atmosphere

• Respiration

• moves carbon from atmosphere to biosphere

• Photosynthesis

• moves carbon from the biosphere to the geosphere

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

How does the human body return carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?

• Waste products

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Formation of glucose

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Which process moves carbon from the atmosphere to the biosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Combustion

• Decomposition

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What is the primary way carbon is returned to the atmosphere from the biosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Sedimentation

Which of the following processes is responsible for moving carbon from the geosphere to the atmosphere?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Decomposition

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

In the carbon cycle, which process is responsible for the formation of fossil fuels?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Sedimentation

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas involved in the carbon cycle?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

How does deforestation affect the carbon cycle?

• Increases carbon storage

• Decreases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Has no effect

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which human activity is a major contributor to the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Planting trees

• Recycling

• Using solar energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?

• They are a major carbon sink

• They release carbon dioxide

• They have no role

• They only store carbon temporarily

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3