2025 Carbon Cycle Quiz #1

Instructions

Please make sure to pay attention to your images- they are each a little different.  If you do not see one on a question that seems like it should have one, please let me know!

Some questions may be worth more points.  If it's worth 3 points, there are 3 answers or parts you need to discuss.  You are welcome to use YOUR NOTES only for this assessment.  

This assessment is timed - there are 20 questions.  You will have one class period to complete it unless it is part of your plan.

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What is a cycle?
Give an example of one related to SCIENCE besides the carbon cycle.
Draw/explain how it works. Please use images and words in your explanation.

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Where do YOU think most of earth's carbon is located?

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Besides limestone and shells, where else is carbon stored within the geosphere(lithosphere)?

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Match the spheres to the correct definition

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Living things on the planet (plants, animals, et)		Atmosphere
Gases that surround the planet		Biosphere
Water on the planet		Geosphere
Rocky/sediment/soil/earthy parts of the planet		Hydrosphere

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What is being shown by the purple arrow?

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What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat?

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Which of the following is a long term storage reservoir for carbon in the carbon cycle?

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Burning fossil fuels...

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What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?

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Wastes and dead organisms must be broken down in order for their components to be used again. What organisms carry out decomposition? Mark all that apply

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Not all dead organisms are acted on by decomposers. Instead of being immediately recycled, the carbon from some organisms is kept in a type of long-term storage or reservoir. Mark all that apply below.

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As Americans, we use fossil fuels for energy but that has changed over time. According to the simulation/data we calculated in class, what percent of our energy comes from fossil fuels as of 2023?

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Do plants perform photosynthesis if there is little to no light? Explain.

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In the SW article - Champion for trees, Felix had a goal to plant trees. How many did he determine he would need

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In the SW article, Shooting for the Stars, they talked about challenges for future astronauts. What were two of them?

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Respiration is the process by which animals take in _______  _____ and release ________ ____. 

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In plants, they are able to store their food in items like leaves, potatoes, apples, and cucumbers by undergoing what process?

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2025 Carbon Cycle Quiz #1

What is a cycle?
Give an example of one related to SCIENCE besides the carbon cycle.
Draw/explain how it works. Please use images and words in your explanation.

Where do YOU think most of earth's carbon is located?

Besides limestone and shells, where else is carbon stored within the geosphere(lithosphere)?

Match the spheres to the correct definition

What is being shown by the purple arrow?

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat?

Which of the following is a long term storage reservoir for carbon in the carbon cycle?

Burning fossil fuels...

What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?

Wastes and dead organisms must be broken down in order for their components to be used again. What organisms carry out decomposition? Mark all that apply

Not all dead organisms are acted on by decomposers. Instead of being immediately recycled, the carbon from some organisms is kept in a type of long-term storage or reservoir. Mark all that apply below.

As Americans, we use fossil fuels for energy but that has changed over time. According to the simulation/data we calculated in class, what percent of our energy comes from fossil fuels as of 2023?

Do plants perform photosynthesis if there is little to no light? Explain.

In the SW article - Champion for trees, Felix had a goal to plant trees. How many did he determine he would need

In the SW article, Shooting for the Stars, they talked about challenges for future astronauts. What were two of them?

In plants, they are able to store their food in items like leaves, potatoes, apples, and cucumbers by undergoing what process?

Carbon can be found in...

What is a cycle?
Give an example of one related to SCIENCE besides the carbon cycle.
Draw/explain how it works. Please use images and words in your explanation.

Where do YOU think most of earth's carbon is located?

Besides limestone and shells, where else is carbon stored within the geosphere(lithosphere)?

Match the spheres to the correct definition

What is being shown by the purple arrow?

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat?

Which of the following is a long term storage reservoir for carbon in the carbon cycle?

Burning fossil fuels...

What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?

Wastes and dead organisms must be broken down in order for their components to be used again. What organisms carry out decomposition? Mark all that apply

Not all dead organisms are acted on by decomposers. Instead of being immediately recycled, the carbon from some organisms is kept in a type of long-term storage or reservoir. Mark all that apply below.

As Americans, we use fossil fuels for energy but that has changed over time. According to the simulation/data we calculated in class, what percent of our energy comes from fossil fuels as of 2023?

Do plants perform photosynthesis if there is little to no light? Explain.

In the SW article - Champion for trees, Felix had a goal to plant trees. How many did he determine he would need

In the SW article, Shooting for the Stars, they talked about challenges for future astronauts. What were two of them?

What is the significance of carbon dioxide levels shown in the image?

Why is the distribution of gases like carbon monoxide important?

In plants, they are able to store their food in items like leaves, potatoes, apples, and cucumbers by undergoing what process?

Carbon can be found in...

What is the significance of carbon dioxide levels shown in the image?

Why is the distribution of gases like carbon monoxide important?

2025 Carbon Cycle Quiz #1

2025 Carbon Cycle Quiz #1

What is a cycle? Give an example of one related to SCIENCE besides the carbon cycle.Draw/explain how it works. Please use images and words in your explanation.

Where do YOU think most of earth's carbon is located?

Besides limestone and shells, where else is carbon stored within the geosphere(lithosphere)?

Match the spheres to the correct definition

What is being shown by the purple arrow?

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat?

Which of the following is a long term storage reservoir for carbon in the carbon cycle?

Burning fossil fuels...

What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?

Wastes and dead organisms must be broken down in order for their components to be used again. What organisms carry out decomposition? Mark all that apply

Not all dead organisms are acted on by decomposers. Instead of being immediately recycled, the carbon from some organisms is kept in a type of long-term storage or reservoir. Mark all that apply below.

As Americans, we use fossil fuels for energy but that has changed over time. According to the simulation/data we calculated in class, what percent of our energy comes from fossil fuels as of 2023?

Do plants perform photosynthesis if there is little to no light? Explain.

In the SW article - Champion for trees, Felix had a goal to plant trees. How many did he determine he would need

In the SW article, Shooting for the Stars, they talked about challenges for future astronauts. What were two of them?

In plants, they are able to store their food in items like leaves, potatoes, apples, and cucumbers by undergoing what process?

Carbon can be found in...

What is a cycle? Give an example of one related to SCIENCE besides the carbon cycle.Draw/explain how it works. Please use images and words in your explanation.

Where do YOU think most of earth's carbon is located?

Besides limestone and shells, where else is carbon stored within the geosphere(lithosphere)?

Match the spheres to the correct definition

What is being shown by the purple arrow?

What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat?

Which of the following is a long term storage reservoir for carbon in the carbon cycle?

Burning fossil fuels...

What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?

Wastes and dead organisms must be broken down in order for their components to be used again. What organisms carry out decomposition? Mark all that apply

Not all dead organisms are acted on by decomposers. Instead of being immediately recycled, the carbon from some organisms is kept in a type of long-term storage or reservoir. Mark all that apply below.

As Americans, we use fossil fuels for energy but that has changed over time. According to the simulation/data we calculated in class, what percent of our energy comes from fossil fuels as of 2023?

Do plants perform photosynthesis if there is little to no light? Explain.

In the SW article - Champion for trees, Felix had a goal to plant trees. How many did he determine he would need

In the SW article, Shooting for the Stars, they talked about challenges for future astronauts. What were two of them?

What is the significance of carbon dioxide levels shown in the image?

Why is the distribution of gases like carbon monoxide important?

In plants, they are able to store their food in items like leaves, potatoes, apples, and cucumbers by undergoing what process?

Carbon can be found in...

What is the significance of carbon dioxide levels shown in the image?

Why is the distribution of gases like carbon monoxide important?

What is a cycle?
Give an example of one related to SCIENCE besides the carbon cycle.
Draw/explain how it works. Please use images and words in your explanation.

What is a cycle?
Give an example of one related to SCIENCE besides the carbon cycle.
Draw/explain how it works. Please use images and words in your explanation.