Logistics
Outside materials used during Quiz 1
What is none?
First and second step of the CC
What are producers convert CO2 into sugars?
What are sugars being converted back into CO2?
Name one cycle that operates similar to the CC
What is the nitrogen cycle?
Define carbon
4 atom molecule, atomic number 6, nonmetal, that can be released into the atmosphere to affect climate change
Most important element for living
Makes up our cell walls, proteins, storage molecules
The number of processes in the CC
(photosynthesis, respiration, exchange, sedimentation and burial, extraction, and combustion)
Time provided for Quiz 1
What is unlimited time?
Third step of the CC
What is (some) carbon being buried?
Main purpose of the CC
What is to help maintain global temperatures?
Define solar radiation
Greatest in the tropics, and least in the polar regions. Causes unequal heating of the earth
Describe how the CC can affect your community
Open ended
Total Points Quiz 1 is worth
What is 30 points?
Fourth step of the CC
What is human extraction?
Finish the sentence. The CC changes when...
What is when climate change occurs?
Define extraction
Last process in the CC. Performed by humans
Name the two types of CC (hint: speed)
The Slow CC and the Fast CC
Attempts given for Quiz 1
What is one?
Fifth step of the CC
What is CO2 between the atmosphere and water being constantly exchanged?
Two main roles in the CC process
What is producing and consuming? (producers and consumers)
Define combustion
Converts fossil fuels and plant materials into CO2
Name something that absorbs more carbon than it releases
What is a carbon sink?
Quiz 1 due date
What is Friday, October 6 at 11:59pm?
Sixth step of the CC
What is combustion converting fossil fuels and plant material into CO2?
The CC is balanced between these two features
What is the sediment and atmosphere?
Define photosynthesis
Process that uses solar energy to convert CO2 and water into sugar, a potential form of energy
Step(s) in the CC that humans are most involved in
2. Sometimes combustion