6 Questions
Which process puts carbon back into the atmosphere according to the text?
Photosynthesis
How does volcanic eruptions affect the carbon cycle as per the text?
Adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere
What role does cellular respiration play in the cycling of carbon according to the passage?
Recycles carbon back to the geosphere and hydrosphere
How is carbon dioxide used in the hydrosphere according to the text?
Absorbed by marine plants for photosynthesis
What contributes significantly to the amount of carbon dioxide in the ocean as stated in the passage?
Atmospheric deposition
How does burning fossil fuels impact the cycling of carbon based on the information provided?
Provides necessary carbon for cellular respiration
Test your understanding of the cycling of carbon through the spheres of Earth by selecting the claim that best supports this process. Explore how different Earth systems interact to maintain the balance of carbon.
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