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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Question 1
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.
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Question 2
2.
Where do YOU think most of earth's carbon is located?
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1 point
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Question 3
3.
Besides limestone and shells, where else is carbon stored within the geosphere(lithosphere)?
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Question 4
4.
Match the spheres to the correct definition
Draggable item
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Corresponding Item
Living things on the planet (plants, animals, et)
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Atmosphere
Water on the planet
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Biosphere
Rocky/sediment/soil/earthy parts of the planet
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Geosphere
Gases that surround the planet
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Hydrosphere
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Question 5
5.
What is being shown by the purple arrow?
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1 point
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Question 6
6.
What is the primary greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat?
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1 point
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Question 7
7.
Which of the following is a long term storage reservoir for carbon in the carbon cycle?
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1 point
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Question 8
8.
Burning fossil fuels...
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1 point
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Question 9
9.
What might happen if the greenhouse effect didn't exist?
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3 points
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Question 10
10.
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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2 points
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Question 11
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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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Question 12
12.
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?
2 points
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Question 13
13.
Do plants perform photosynthesis if there is little to no light? Explain.
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1 point
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Question 14
14.
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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2 points
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Question 15
15.
In the SW article, Shooting for the Stars, they talked about challenges for future astronauts. What were two of them?
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1 point
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Question 16
16.
What is the significance of carbon dioxide levels shown in the image?
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1 point
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Question 17
17.
Why is the distribution of gases like carbon monoxide important?
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2 points
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Question 18
18.
Respiration is the process by which animals take in ____________ and release ____________.
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1 point
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Question 19
19.
In plants, they are able to store their food in items like leaves, potatoes, apples, and cucumbers by undergoing what process?
