4.1 Matter Cycle Notes Review

What is the process called when ammonium is converted into clay minerals?

• Denitrification

• Nitrification

• Fixation

• Leaching

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What happens to nitrates during the leaching process?

• They are converted into gaseous nitrogen.

• They are absorbed by plants.

• They are washed away from the soil.

• They are converted into ammonium.

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Which of the following processes is not part of the carbon cycle?

• Combustion

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

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What do plants produce using sunlight during photosynthesis?

• Water (H2O) and nitrogen (N2)

• Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2)

• Methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and glucose (C6H12O6)

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What is the role of the root system in the carbon cycle as shown in the diagram?

• Absorbs oxygen

• Stores carbon

• Releases methane

• Produces glucose

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What is released into the atmosphere during cellular respiration?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

What role do plants play in the carbon cycle?

• They release CO₂ through photosynthesis.

• They fix carbon through photosynthesis.

• They consume carbon compounds for energy.

• They emit carbon through fossil fuel combustion.

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What is the primary gas involved in the carbon cycle?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen

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What is the primary source of nitrogen for nitrogen-fixing bacteria?

• Nitrate (NO3-)

• Nitrite (NO2-)

• Nitrogen gas (N2)

• Ammonia (NH3)

What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

• They are unrelated processes

• Outputs of photosynthesis are inputs of cellular respiration

• They occur in the same organelle

• They produce the same products

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