Carbon Cycle Worksheet
Explore the processes of the carbon cycle, including photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and combustion, and understand its importance in Earth's systems.
Includes
Standards
Carbon Cycle Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the provided diagram where applicable.
1. Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Respiration
Combustion
Photosynthesis
Decomposition
2. Which of the following is a major reservoir for carbon on Earth?
Nitrogen gas
Oceans
Water vapor
Oxygen gas
3. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during the process of .
4. When organisms die, decomposers break down their organic matter, releasing carbon back into the and soil.
5. The burning of fossil fuels releases large amounts of into the atmosphere.
6. The carbon cycle is a one-way process where carbon is permanently removed from the Earth's systems.
True
False
7. Animals contribute to the carbon cycle by releasing carbon dioxide through respiration.
True
False
8. Explain the role of decomposers in the carbon cycle.
9. Describe how human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, impact the global carbon cycle.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. Plants use to convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
11. Animals release carbon dioxide through the process of .
12. The burning of releases stored carbon into the air.
Related Worksheets
Earth's Systems Worksheet
Explore the interconnected systems of Earth, including the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, and their interactions.
Continental Drift Worksheet
Explore the theory of continental drift, evidence supporting it, and its impact on Earth's geology with this Grade 9 science worksheet.
Relative Dating Worksheet
Explore the principles of relative dating in geology, including superposition, original horizontality, and cross-cutting relationships, to determine the sequence of geological events.
Cycles of Matter Worksheet
Explore the fundamental cycles of matter, including the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, and their importance in sustaining life on Earth.
Plate Tectonics Worksheet
Explore the fundamental concepts of plate tectonics, including plate boundaries, landforms, and geological phenomena.
Planet Earth Inquiry
A Grade 9 Science worksheet focusing on the structure, composition, and processes of Planet Earth.
Fossil Fuels Worksheet
Explore the formation, types, uses, and environmental impacts of fossil fuels with this comprehensive Grade 9 science worksheet.
Seafloor Spreading Worksheet
This worksheet covers key concepts of seafloor spreading, including evidence, processes, and related geological features, suitable for Grade 9 science students.