36   Year 9 Science Learning Workbook

Part Two
1. It gave off CO2.
2. Respiration.
3. In the dark (cupboard).
Conclusion
Plants are a source of CO2 gas (at night or in the dark).
Part Three
1. It took in CO2.
2. Photosynthesis.
3. In the light
Conclusion
Plants are a sink of CO2 gas (during the day).

4. Respiration Photosynthesis Overall result

During the day Produces a little CO2 Uses a lot of CO2 CO2 is absorbed by plants
At night Produces a little CO2 Does not occur CO2 is released by plants
5. a. Respiration.
b. Photosynthesis.
c. Both respiration and photosynthesis.
d. Because they use far more CO2 than they produce.
Part Four
Results
The colour changed from blue (to green) to yellow.
Conclusion
Fossil fuels are a source of CO2 gas when burned.
Summary
Carbon dioxide sources (producers) Carbon dioxide sinks (consumers)
Animals (respiration). Plants (photosynthesis), the sea…
Fossil fuels (combustion).
Activity Five: The carbon dioxide story
1. Coke, beer, champagne, etc.
2. With yeast or baking soda.
3. CO2 traps heat given off from the Earth’s surface.
4. Water vapour, CO2, and methane.
5. –18 °C.
6. They are vital in keeping the surface of the Earth from freezing.
7. They are increasing.
8. It is the cause of global warming.
9. The burning of fossil fuels.