Earth's Spheres and Carbon Forms
Which sphere includes oceans, rivers and glaciers?
Hydrosphere
In which organelle does photosynthesis take place?
Chloroplasts
How does burning fossil fuels affect the carbon cycle?
It releases stored carbon as CO₂ into the atmosphere, increasing greenhouse gases.
Who sings "Shake It Off"?
Taylor Swift
This animated movie features a snowman named Olaf.
Frozen
What are the four spheres of the Earth?
What is the word equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
What is deforestation and how does it affect carbon in the atmosphere?
Cutting down trees reduces carbon absorption by plants, increasing CO₂ in the atmosphere.
Name the singer who released Blinding Lights.
The Weeknd
Which 2023 film is about a doll who leaves her world and explores the real one?
In which sphere would you find carbonate minerals like limestone?
Geosphere
Describe the carbon transfer during fossilisation.
Carbon from dead organisms is stored in the geosphere as fossil fuels or limestone over millions of years.
Random Question
What's 4 x 12 =
48
This artist's real name is Robyn Fenty — who is she?
Rihanna
What Marvel movie features Wakanda and a hero named T’Challa?
Black Panther
True or False: Carbohydrates in plants are a form of carbon in the biosphere.
True
Give the word equation for combustion of fossil fuels.
Fossil fuel + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
How does land-use change contribute to increased atmospheric CO₂?
It reduces vegetation that absorbs CO₂ and may involve burning that releases stored carbon.
Which British singer is known for hits like "Hello" and "Someone Like You"?
In which movie does a panda become a kung fu master?
Kungfu Panda
Explain how carbon exists in all four spheres with one example for each.
Atmosphere: CO₂, Biosphere: glucose in plants, Hydrosphere: dissolved CO₂, Geosphere: carbonate rocks/fossil fuels
Describe how carbon moves between spheres during both respiration and photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis: carbon moves from atmosphere (CO₂) to biosphere (glucose in plants); Respiration: carbon moves from biosphere (glucose) to atmosphere (CO₂).
Random Question:
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Who is the youngest solo artist to win Album of the Year at the Grammys (as of 2020)?
Billie Eilish
Which 2022 animated film is about a family with magical powers in Colombia?
Encanto