The Carbon Cycle

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which process releases CO2 into the atmosphere?

  • Egestion
  • Photosynthesis
  • Feeding
  • Combustion (correct)

What is the result of the decomposition of soft body after death in molluscs and hard corals?

  • Release of CO2
  • Dissolution of solid structures (correct)
  • Formation of limestone
  • Neutralization of acidic conditions

Which process can negatively affect the survival of aquatic organisms?

  • Feeding
  • Egestion
  • Photosynthesis
  • Changes in pH (correct)

What is the primary source of carbon in limestone?

<p>Precipitation in neutral or alkaline conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the release of organic material through waste?

<p>Egestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an organic macromolecule that contains carbon?

<p>Carbohydrates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is carbon found in the environment?

<p>Atmosphere (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do autotrophs play in the carbon cycle?

<p>Convert inorganic carbon dioxide into organic carbon compounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when carbon dioxide from the air dissolves into water?

<p>Carbon dioxide forms carbonic acid and raises the pH of the aquatic environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound is the most common type of carbon compound released into the atmosphere?

<p>Methane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common source of methane in the atmosphere?

<p>Combustion during cellular respiration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of natural gas?

<p>Methane (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of removing carbon dioxide from the environment and locking it up in a substance for an extended period of time called?

<p>Biosequestration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of limestone?

<p>Calcium carbonate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of burning peat as a fossil fuel?

<p>It disrupts sensitive wetland environments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Related Documents

More Like This

Carbon Cycle Quiz
10 questions

Carbon Cycle Quiz

AuthoritativeLynx7020 avatar
AuthoritativeLynx7020
Carbon Cycle Assessment
5 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser