M1L3-Cycling of Matter

How do fossil fuels contribute to the carbon cycle?

• They store carbon permanently.

• They release carbon into the soil through decomposition.

• They release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when burned.

• They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Which step involves the conversion of nitrogen from the atmosphere into a usable form by plants?

• Nitrogen fixation

• Nitrogen change to protein

• Denitrification

• Decomposition

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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Cellular respiration

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Which part of the carbon cycle involves aquatic organisms removing Carbon from atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis in water

• Cellular respiration in water

• Both Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration

• Neither Photosynthesis nor Cellular respiration

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Which part of the carbon cycle involves aquatic organisms adding Carbon to atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis in water

• Cellular respiration in water

• Both Photosynthesis and Cellular respiration

• Neither Photosynthesis nor Cellular respiration

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Which of the following processes releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• Photosynthesis and sedimentation

• Cellular respiration and combustion

• Decomposition and fossilization

• Photosynthesis and decomposition

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What happens to water after it falls to Earth's surface as precipitation?

• It only enters bodies of water

• It only soaks into the soil

• It either enters bodies of water or soaks into the soil

• It remains in the atmosphere

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What role do decomposers play in the nitrogen cycle?

• They release nitrogen into the atmosphere.

• They convert nitrogen gas into compounds.

• They break down organic matter, returning nitrogen to the soil.

• They absorb nitrogen from the soil and store it.

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What is the primary source of nitrogen for plants?

• Nitrogen gas in the atmosphere

• Nitrogen compounds in the soil

• Lightning

• Animal waste

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What is the primary source of nitrogen for animals?

• Nitrogen gas in the atmosphere

• Nitrogen compounds in the soil

• Lightning

• Consuming plants

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