Effects on Climate and Carbon Cycle
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- Q1What fundamental role does the carbon cycle play in Earth's atmosphere?Eliminating carbon from the ecosystem.Creating fossil fuels.Maintaining the balance of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.Increasing oxygen levels in the atmosphere.30s
- Q2Which process is primarily responsible for converting carbon dioxide into organic matter?Sedimentation.Cellular respiration.Photosynthesis.Decomposition.30s
- Q3During cellular respiration, what happens to carbon stored in organic matter?It is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.It is converted into glucose.It is stored in the soil.It is absorbed by water.30s
- Q4What do decomposers do in the carbon cycle?They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.They convert carbon into fossil fuels.They produce oxygen for plants.They break down organic matter and return carbon to the soil as nutrients.30s
- Q5How do oceans contribute to the carbon cycle?By preventing carbon from entering the atmosphere.By absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.By converting carbon dioxide into minerals.By emitting more carbon dioxide than they absorb.30s
- Q6What happens to carbon stored in fossil fuels when they are burned?Carbon transforms into organic matter.Carbon is captured and stored in oceans.Carbon stored in them is released as carbon dioxide.Carbon is converted into sediment.30s
- Q7How have human activities impacted the carbon cycle?By increasing the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels.By reducing carbon dioxide levels through reforestation.By enhancing photosynthesis in urban areas.By preventing volcanic eruptions.30s
- Q8Which natural event can suddenly release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?Photosynthesis.Volcanic eruptions.Oceanic uptake.Sedimentation.30s
- Q9What process returns carbon to the soil from decaying organic matter?Sedimentation.Respiration.Decomposition.Photosynthesis.30s
- Q10
What is the main difference between climate and weather?
Climate occurs only near the equator.
Climate is always warmer than weather.
Weather changes daily; climate is the long-term pattern.
Weather refers to temperature only; climate includes rainfall.
30s - Q11
What is the correct definition of climate change?
Any change in Earth's climate, including warming and cooling
An increase in rainfall only
Temporary changes in wind patterns
Short-term weather changes
30s - Q12
The term global warming refers specifically to—
An increase in Earth’s average surface temperature
Cooling of Earth’s poles
Increased rainfall in tropical regions
Changes in wind directions
30s - Q13
When ocean water is colder, it can—
Release more carbon dioxide
Stop moving entirely
Absorb more carbon dioxide
Warm the atmosphere
30s - Q14
When Earth’s orbit is more circular, what happens to average temperatures?
They increase
They cause glacial melting
They remain constant
They decrease
30s - Q15
How do volcanic eruptions cause short-term cooling?
By releasing methane into the air
By melting glaciers
By increasing photosynthesis
By blocking sunlight with sulfate particles
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