How do fossil fuels play a role in the carbon cycle?(1 point)
Responses
Fossil fuels require a lot of carbon to burn, which takes carbon out of the atmosphere.
Fossil fuels are rich in carbon, and burning them releases carbon into the atmosphere.
Fossil fuels require a lot of carbon to burn, which releases carbon into the atmosphere.
Fossil fuels are rich in carbon, and burning them returns carbon to the soil.
A. Fossil fuels are rich in carbon and burning them releases carbon into the atmosphere.
B. The decay of dead organisms releases some carbon atoms from their bodies into the soil.
C. No, some is stored in Earth's carbon sinks such as the oceans.
D. forests
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Fossil fuels are rich in carbon, and burning them releases carbon into the atmosphere.
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, play a role in the carbon cycle by releasing carbon into the atmosphere when they are burned. This is because fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that accumulated carbon over millions of years. When we extract and burn fossil fuels for energy, the carbon stored in them is released in the form of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas.
In this case, the correct response is "Fossil fuels are rich in carbon, and burning them releases carbon into the atmosphere."
How is the majority of carbon transferred from plants and animals to the soil? (1 point)
Responses
Carbon atoms from plant and animal waste dissolve into the soil.
Carbon dioxide from plant and animal respiration dissolves into the soil.
The decay of dead organisms releases some carbon atoms from their bodies into the soil.
The decay of dead organisms releases carbon dioxide from their bodies into the soil.
The decay of dead organisms releases some carbon atoms from their bodies into the soil.
Is all of Earth’s carbon dioxide supply constantly being used by organisms?(1 point)
Responses
Yes, and it is used up as soon as it is formed.
Yes, and it briefly passes through the atmosphere as it cycles between organisms.
No, some is stored in Earth’s only carbon sink, the atmosphere.
No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.
No, some is stored in Earth’s carbon sinks, such as the oceans.
Which of these is the largest living carbon sink?(1 point)
Responses
ocean
forests
soil
insects