Q7: Matter Cycles in Nature

What is the process in which water runs off the surface of the land into rivers, lakes, and oceans?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process in which water vapor changes into water droplets and forms clouds?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process in which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process in which carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during the burning of fossil fuels?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Consumption

• Decomposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the process in which carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Consumption

• Decomposition

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the process in which carbon compounds are passed up the food chain when herbivores eat plants?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Consumption

• Decomposition

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the process in which carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere through cellular respiration?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Consumption

• Decomposition

What is the process in which decomposers break down dead matter and release carbon compounds into the soil?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Consumption

• Decomposition

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The step of the nitrogen cycle that is in red is called...

• Denitrification

• Nitrification

• Nitrogen Fixation

• Ammonification

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The step of the nitrogen cycle that is in red is called...

• Denitrification

• Nitrification

• Nitrogen Fixation

• Ammonification