3.13 Unit 3 Test: Cycles on Earth
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19 questions
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In the carbon cycle, animals can release carbon back into the cycle through ___________ or through ____________.
In the carbon cycle, animals can release carbon back into the cycle through ___________ or through ____________.
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Which of the following is an example of human impact on the carbon cycle?
Which of the following is an example of human impact on the carbon cycle?
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The burning of fossil fuels releases which of the following gases into the atmosphere?
The burning of fossil fuels releases which of the following gases into the atmosphere?
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What impact can deforestation have on the carbon cycle? Select all that apply.
What impact can deforestation have on the carbon cycle? Select all that apply.
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The use of fossil fuels is a concern because it can lead to which of the following?
The use of fossil fuels is a concern because it can lead to which of the following?
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Where is the largest carbon sink (storage) of carbon on earth located?
Where is the largest carbon sink (storage) of carbon on earth located?
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The carbon cycle works in conjunction with which of the following?
The carbon cycle works in conjunction with which of the following?
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This is a way of describing all the carbon an individual, organization, or country puts into the atmosphere.
This is a way of describing all the carbon an individual, organization, or country puts into the atmosphere.
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What is permafrost?
What is permafrost?
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A consequence of permafrost melting is that methane is released into the atmosphere. What is being exposed through the thawing that is needed for bacteria to make methane?
A consequence of permafrost melting is that methane is released into the atmosphere. What is being exposed through the thawing that is needed for bacteria to make methane?
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What roles do plants and animals play in the carbon cycle?
What roles do plants and animals play in the carbon cycle?
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Name one way that deforestation can add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. (Cutting down the trees isn't adding carbon dioxide it is just stopping the carbon dioxide from being removed from the atmosphere.)
Name one way that deforestation can add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. (Cutting down the trees isn't adding carbon dioxide it is just stopping the carbon dioxide from being removed from the atmosphere.)
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What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?
What role do oceans play in the carbon cycle?
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Carbon is stored in ........
Carbon is stored in ........
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ow does the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect climate?
ow does the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect climate?
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Which of the following processes does NOT add carbon to the atmosphere?
Which of the following processes does NOT add carbon to the atmosphere?
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What greenhouse gas do cows create through their digestive process?
What greenhouse gas do cows create through their digestive process?
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Explain one way that cattle production contributes negatively to the environment.
Explain one way that cattle production contributes negatively to the environment.
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Cattle are not the only thing that adds methane to the environment. Explain another way that methane can be added to the atmosphere. I will not accept anything having to do with digestion or flatulence since that is the same way cattle add it.
Cattle are not the only thing that adds methane to the environment. Explain another way that methane can be added to the atmosphere. I will not accept anything having to do with digestion or flatulence since that is the same way cattle add it.