The following diagram illustrates the Carbon Cycle. Each arrow represents the transfer of carbon from one component of the Earth system to another. For example, arrow 1 represents the transfer of carbon from the biosphere to the atmosphere. Match the answers below to the number on the diagram.
Match the answer to number 2 on the diagram.
A. Fossil fuel formation
B. Respiration
C. Decay
D. Photosynthesis
E. Rock formation
Answer: D
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A) The neutralizing effects of high levels of oxygen B) Microorganisms C) Large amounts of antibiotics and disinfecting chemicals D) Lots of chlorine bleach
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ____ people face health problems because of undernutrition and another ____ people face health problems because of overnutrition.
A. 0.5 million; 1 million B. 1 million; 1.6 million C. 0.6 billion; 1 billion D. 795 million; 2.1 billion E. 1.6 billion; 2 billion
Heaving is commonly accomplished by:
a. oxidation. b. carbonation. c. alternating freezing and thawing. d. rockfall. e. talus.
The Coriolis effect in the atmosphere is due to
A. centrifugal force that causes water to bulge along the poles. B. cool air rising from the equator and flowing east and west. C. the atmosphere rotating faster at the equator than at the poles. D. warm air flowing around the equator due to the Earth's rotation.