Cycles of Life: Understanding Earth's Biogeochemical Systems

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how deforestation could affect the carbon cycle and potentially impact global climate.
It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by reducing photosynthesis.
It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by increasing soil carbon storage.
It has no significant impact on the carbon cycle or global climate.
It increases the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere, which cools the Earth's climate.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe a scenario in which the nitrogen cycle could be disrupted by human activities.
The overuse of fossil fuels leading to increased nitrogen in the atmosphere.
The excessive use of nitrogen-based fertilizers causing eutrophication in water bodies.
The planting of nitrogen-fixing crops which decreases the nitrogen available in the soil.
The construction of dams which increases the amount of nitrogen in the water.
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NGSS.HS-LS2-3
NGSS.HS-LS2-6
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does urbanization impact the water cycle, particularly in relation to groundwater recharge?
Urbanization increases groundwater recharge due to increased surface runoff.
Urbanization has no significant impact on groundwater recharge.
Urbanization decreases groundwater recharge due to the increase in impervious surfaces.
Urbanization increases groundwater recharge due to more efficient water use.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze how the removal of a wetland ecosystem could alter the phosphorus cycle.
It would increase phosphorus in the ecosystem due to reduced plant uptake.
It would decrease the rate of phosphorus cycling to the atmosphere.
It would lead to an accumulation of phosphorus in the soil, reducing its availability for plants.
It would reduce the sedimentation process that removes phosphorus from the water column.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-7
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do forest fires play a role in the carbon cycle, and what is the long-term effect on carbon storage?
Forest fires release carbon dioxide immediately but can lead to increased carbon storage as forests regrow.
Forest fires have no effect on the carbon cycle since the carbon is quickly reabsorbed by the soil.
Forest fires permanently reduce carbon storage because they prevent forests from regrowing.
Forest fires decrease carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by burning biomass.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain how the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers can disrupt the balance of the nitrogen cycle and affect other organisms in the ecosystem.
They can lead to an overabundance of nitrogen, which promotes plant growth and benefits all organisms.
They can cause nitrogen saturation in the soil, leading to decreased plant diversity and affecting the food web.
They can increase the amount of nitrogen gas in the atmosphere, which is harmless to most organisms.
They can lead to a deficiency of nitrogen in the soil, which stunts plant growth and affects the entire ecosystem.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Discuss the role of evapotranspiration in the water cycle and its significance in regulating climate.
Evapotranspiration has no significant role in the water cycle and does not affect climate.
Evapotranspiration contributes to cloud formation and can influence local and regional climate patterns.
Evapotranspiration primarily affects the water cycle by decreasing the amount of water in the soil.
Evapotranspiration cools the climate by converting water into ice crystals in the atmosphere.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS2-5
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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