In the carbon cycle, animals can release carbon back into the cycle through ___________ or through ____________.
Which of the following is an example of human impact on the carbon cycle?
The burning of fossil fuels releases which of the following gases into the atmosphere?
What impact can deforestation have on the carbon cycle? Select all that apply.
Which of the following is the greatest concern regarding the use of fossil fuels?
Where is the largest carbon sink (storage) of carbon on earth located?
This is a way of describing all the carbon an individual, organization, or country puts into the atmosphere.
What roles do plants and animals play in the carbon cycle?
Which organisms are essential for converting nitrogen to a usable form in the nitrogen cycle?
How do human obtain the nitrogen they need for nucleic acids, amino acids, and enzymes?

Describe the path a carbon atom can take starting and ending in the atmosphere.
Hint: Think about what we did in the Carbon Cycle Gizmo
The gases that make up Earth's atmosphere have changed over time. Scientists measure the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth's atmosphere. The simplified Carbon Cycle Model shows locations where carbon is stored and processes that move carbon from one location to another.

Scientists can use carbon cycle models to help make predictions about the amounts of carbon in different locations. Use this Carbon Cycle Model to identify all the processes that would decrease CO2 in the atmosphere if the rates of these processes were to increase.
Urban areas have a high percentage of impermeable surfaces such as roofs and roads. Which of the following changes would you expect to occur in the water cycle?
Reflection: How are you feeling about what you've learned in Unit 1? What could Ms. Ernst do differently to help you learn?
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