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What process involves the transfer of carbon through ocean currents?
What process involves the transfer of carbon through ocean currents?
- Subduction
- Oceanic carbon pumps (correct)
- Photosynthesis
- Combustion
During which process do plants release oxygen?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What is a major source of carbon emissions impacting the carbon cycle?
How do oceanic carbon pumps affect the movement of carbon?
How do oceanic carbon pumps affect the movement of carbon?
What does combustion release from burning organic materials like fossil fuels and biomass?
What does combustion release from burning organic materials like fossil fuels and biomass?
What is the main goal of carbon sequestration?
What is the main goal of carbon sequestration?
What are some effects of changing carbon budgets due to human activities?
What are some effects of changing carbon budgets due to human activities?
Which was the main source of emissions in 1900?
Which was the main source of emissions in 1900?
What led to a decrease in emissions across all sources in the 1980s?
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?
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?
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?
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?
How did emissions from oil, gas, flaring, and cement change from 1900 to 1950?
What is the primary goal of carbon sequestration?
What is the primary goal of carbon sequestration?
What factor possibly contributed to the dip in emissions observed across all sources in the 1980s?
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?
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?
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 was the trend observed in carbon dioxide production from 1950 to 2010?
What are some effects of changing carbon budgets due to human activities?
What are some effects of changing carbon budgets due to human activities?
Which industry was the main source of emissions in 1900?
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 process involves capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it long-term?
What is the primary role of decomposition in the carbon cycle?
What is the primary role of decomposition in the carbon cycle?
How does photosynthesis contribute to the movement of carbon?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
How does volcanic activity contribute to the movement of carbon within the Earth's systems?
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