The Carbon Cycle

Spot the Mistake

 The Carbon Cycle
Question 1

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Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmopshere by either

photosynthesis or respiration.

Only the process of photosynthesis removes CO2 from the atmosphere.

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SPaG – atmosphere (spelling)
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Question 2

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Carbon dioxide can be returned to the atmosphere when animals and plants respire when
fossil fuels are burned when other biomass is burned or when compounds are decayed by
soil.

Decay is caused by microorganisms (that can live in the soil).

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SPaG – lack of commas
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Question 3

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Carbon becomes part of compounds in fats proteins and carbohydrates of plants and
animals.

It is passed through the food chain when organisms are consumed.

Carbon is then passed back into the atmosphere when animals excrete or die.

Carbon dioxide is passed into the atmosphere when microorganisms and detritus
feeders break down the compounds and respire.
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SPaG – fats, proteins and carbohydrates (comma missing)
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Question 4

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When fossil fuels such as Coal, Oil and Natural Gas are burnt, or when products made from
animals or plants are burnt, the gases are released into the atmosphere.

This process of burning substances is called consumption.

The process of burning is called combustion.

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SPaG – coal, oil and natural gas (not proper nouns)
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Question 5

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Human actions contribute a large proportion of CO 2 emissions into the atmosphere.

We can reduced the impact on the carbon cycle through actions at home, in school and
around the community.

These might include reusing products made from fossil fuels, such as plastic bags, or
choosing to increase the use of electrical appliances and gas or oil appliances, such as
heaters or ovens.

To reduce CO2 emissions, appliance use should be decreases and not increased.
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SPaG – reduce (incorrect tense)