4.1 Organisms Role in Matter Cycle Notes

What is released into the atmosphere during decomposition?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Methane

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What is the role of fungi in the carbon cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Combustion

• Respiration

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What is the main gas released during combustion?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What is the primary function of bacteria in the carbon cycle?

• Combustion

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Photosynthesis

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Which of the following is a natural process that releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which organisms are responsible for breaking down organic matter in the phosphorus cycle?

• Plants

• Animals

• Decomposers

• Rocks

What are the inputs for cellular respiration?

• Sugar and oxygen

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Light energy and chlorophyll

• Nitrogen and glucose

Which process uses carbon dioxide and water as inputs?

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Glycolysis

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Organisms that break down dead plants & animals and release nitrogen back into atmosphere...

• bacteria
• plants
• animals
• producers

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In the nitrogen cycle, bacteria that live on the roots of plants

• break down nitrogen compounds into nitrogen gas

• denitrify nitrogen compounds

• change nitrogen gas into plant proteins

• change nitrogen gas into ammonia

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