The Carbon Cycle Activity Worksheet
Instructions: Answer the questions below using the reference images. You will submit your
completed worksheet.
Part One
Using the diagram above, match the description to the corresponding location in the carbon cycle
model. Provide the letter only.
Carbon dioxide is converted to sugar used for food.
Carbon trapped in fossil fuels is converted to carbon dioxide.
Organic carbon is converted to fossil fuels.
Carbon dioxide is converted to carbonates.
Sugar is broken down and converted to carbon dioxide.
Location ____B____
Location ____E____
Location ____D____
Location ____H____
Location ____F____
Part Two
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Using the diagram above, answer the following questions:
True or False. The arrow labeled C represents a transfer of chemical energy to mechanical energy.
Explain why this is true or false. False because its mechanical and electrical to chemical
True or False. The arrow labeled A represents a transfer of solar energy to chemical energy.
Explain why this is true or false. True because solar energy from the sun was used in photosynthesis
which that process turns into chemical energy
Which arrow or arrows represent a release of carbon dioxide? What process is occurring at the
arrow(s) you selected? Arrow F, C and plant respiration is occurring, in C fumes from the factory is
releasing carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels.
Which arrow or arrows indicate a process that cycles carbon from living or nonliving organisms?
Describe the process or processes you selected. The arrows A, B, and F which shows plant getting
sunlight and carbon dioxide to go through photosynthesis and then go through plant respiration.
Which arrow or arrows represent reactions that demonstrate a conservation of mass and energy?
Explain your answer. E and C because it shows fossil fuels like coal being burned and then releasing
carbon dioxide