Grade 10 Science Starter Lesson: Carbon Cycle
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Note from the author:
In this lesson, you will learn about the carbon cycle, identify sinks and sources, and determine how humans can affect it in both positive and negative ways.
Essential Question: How has the carbon cycle been affected by human activity?
In this lesson, you will learn about the carbon cycle, identify sinks and sources, and determine how humans can affect it in both positive and negative ways.
Essential Question: How has the carbon cycle been affected by human activity?
Photosynthetic organisms such as plants use _________________________________to make organic molecules, which travel through food chains. Eventually, the _________________________________is released into the atmosphere through ________________ . Geological processes and human activity also contribute to the _________________ over time.
Other Answer Choices:
carbon cycle
water cycle
respiration
carbon dioxide (\text{CO}_2)
oxygen
perspiration
Which of the following best describes the carbon cycle as a whole?
Which of the following best describes the carbon cycle as a whole?
Determine whether each is a carbon sink or a carbon source.
Determine whether each is a carbon sink or a carbon source.
- plants
- burning fossil fuels
- soil
- ocean
- raising cattle
- Sink
- Source
Label each blank as either an example of respiration or photosynthesis.
Other Answer Choices:
photosynthesis
respiration
Human activity is the biggest disruptor to the carbon cycle in the last 100 years.
Human activity is the biggest disruptor to the carbon cycle in the last 100 years.
Option 2:- What caused the carbon cycle imbalance?
- What can we do to restore equilibrium?
- What do you think is the best step forward?
Option 2:
- What caused the carbon cycle imbalance?
- What can we do to restore equilibrium?
- What do you think is the best step forward?