Why Is Tracking the Carbon Cycle Important

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why is tracking the carbon cycle important?

• A)Carbon is contained in all living things and can be used to determine the evolution of various species on Earth.
• B)Carbon alone is responsible for the increase in temperatures seen on Earth and thus affects our well-being.
• C)Carbon is part of carbon dioxide,which is a greenhouse gas that is partially responsible for the current global warming trend.
• D)Carbon is contained in a large majority of rocks and minerals on the planet and can thus help us decipher Earth's history.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

Located in the front of the brain, responsible for higher thought, such as planning, goal setting, controlling impulses, and using cognitive skills and memory to solve problems.

Neuronal Communication

The process by which neurons transmit signals between themselves and to other types of cells, facilitating brain function and the regulation of bodily activities.

Executive Functioning

Refers to a set of cognitive processes that are necessary for the cognitive control of behavior, including attentional control, inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, as well as the planning and execution of tasks.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that plays a major role in memory formation and spatial navigation.