Carbon budget Quiz

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What process involves the transfer of carbon through ocean currents?

Subduction

Oceanic carbon pumps (correct)

Photosynthesis

Combustion

During which process do plants release oxygen?

Photosynthesis (correct)

Combustion

Respiration

Decomposition

Which activity significantly impacts the carbon cycle by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

Subduction

Weathering

Decomposition

Farming practices (correct)

What is the opposite process of photosynthesis in terms of carbon movement?

Respiration Signup and view all the answers

Which geological process involves the formation of limestone contributing to carbon movement between different Earth layers?

Rock cycle Signup and view all the answers

What is a major source of carbon emissions impacting the carbon cycle?

Deforestation Signup and view all the answers

How do oceanic carbon pumps affect the movement of carbon?

By transferring carbon to deeper, cooler currents Signup and view all the answers

What does combustion release from burning organic materials like fossil fuels and biomass?

Carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of carbon sequestration?

To capture and store carbon dioxide to mitigate the greenhouse gas effect Signup and view all the answers

What are some effects of changing carbon budgets due to human activities?

Ocean acidification and coral bleaching Signup and view all the answers

Which was the main source of emissions in 1900?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What led to a decrease in emissions across all sources in the 1980s?

Disruption in fossil fuel supply Signup and view all the answers

From 1950 to 2010, which source showed the most significant increase in emissions?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend in carbon dioxide production from 1950 to 2010?

Steady increase Signup and view all the answers

Which industry remained the largest emitter over the years according to the text?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

How did emissions from oil, gas, flaring, and cement change from 1900 to 1950?

Started to increase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of carbon sequestration?

To reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What factor possibly contributed to the dip in emissions observed across all sources in the 1980s?

Decreased fossil fuel supply Signup and view all the answers

Which source showed a significant increase in emissions from 1950 to 2010?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

How did emissions from oil, gas, flaring, and cement change from 1900 to 1950?

Started to increase Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend observed in carbon dioxide production from 1950 to 2010?

It increased significantly Signup and view all the answers

What are some effects of changing carbon budgets due to human activities?

Sea level rise and ocean acidification Signup and view all the answers

Which industry was the main source of emissions in 1900?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What process involves capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it long-term?

Carbon sequestration Signup and view all the answers

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

Breaking down organic matter to recycle carbon back into the soil Signup and view all the answers

How does photosynthesis contribute to the movement of carbon?

Using carbon dioxide to produce glucose and releasing oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the weathering of rocks and contributes to carbon movement between various Earth layers?

Geological processes like the rock cycle Signup and view all the answers

Which activity results in the transfer of carbon from warmer surface ocean currents to deeper, cooler currents?

Oceanic carbon pumps Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of combustion in terms of the carbon cycle?

Releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

Which human activity significantly affects the movement of carbon through the process of hydrocarbon extraction?

Fuel consumption Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between respiration and decomposition in terms of carbon movement?

Respiration produces energy while decomposition breaks down organic matter. Signup and view all the answers

How does volcanic activity contribute to the movement of carbon within the Earth's systems?

By transferring carbon between different Earth layers Signup and view all the answers

Carbon budget Quiz

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What process involves the transfer of carbon through ocean currents?

During which process do plants release oxygen?

Which activity significantly impacts the carbon cycle by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

What is the opposite process of photosynthesis in terms of carbon movement?

Which geological process involves the formation of limestone contributing to carbon movement between different Earth layers?

What is a major source of carbon emissions impacting the carbon cycle?

How do oceanic carbon pumps affect the movement of carbon?

What does combustion release from burning organic materials like fossil fuels and biomass?

What is the main goal of carbon sequestration?

What are some effects of changing carbon budgets due to human activities?

Which was the main source of emissions in 1900?

What led to a decrease in emissions across all sources in the 1980s?

From 1950 to 2010, which source showed the most significant increase in emissions?

What was the trend in carbon dioxide production from 1950 to 2010?

Which industry remained the largest emitter over the years according to the text?

How did emissions from oil, gas, flaring, and cement change from 1900 to 1950?

What is the primary goal of carbon sequestration?

What factor possibly contributed to the dip in emissions observed across all sources in the 1980s?

Which source showed a significant increase in emissions from 1950 to 2010?

How did emissions from oil, gas, flaring, and cement change from 1900 to 1950?

What was the trend observed in carbon dioxide production from 1950 to 2010?

What are some effects of changing carbon budgets due to human activities?

Which industry was the main source of emissions in 1900?

What process involves capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it long-term?

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

How does photosynthesis contribute to the movement of carbon?

What process involves the weathering of rocks and contributes to carbon movement between various Earth layers?

Which activity results in the transfer of carbon from warmer surface ocean currents to deeper, cooler currents?

What is a significant consequence of combustion in terms of the carbon cycle?

Which human activity significantly affects the movement of carbon through the process of hydrocarbon extraction?

What is the primary difference between respiration and decomposition in terms of carbon movement?

How does volcanic activity contribute to the movement of carbon within the Earth's systems?

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