How Has the Burning of Fossil Fuels Affected the Global

question 7

Multiple Choice

How has the burning of fossil fuels affected the global carbon cycle?

• A) Less carbon is stored underground
• B) Carbon is stored underground for longer periods of time
• C) The amount of carbon taken up by plants has decreased
• D) The total amount of carbon on earth has increased
• E) The carbon cycle has slowed down

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Definitions:

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located at the sides of the head responsible for processing auditory information and involved in memory and emotion.

Medulla Oblongata

The lower portion of the brainstem controlling vital autonomic functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve nerves that are directly connected to the brain, serving the head and neck.

Trigeminal Nerve

A cranial nerve responsible for sensory information from the face and head, as well as motor functions for biting and chewing.