Exploring Earth's Biogeochemical Cycles

Which cycle is responsible for the movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation?

• Carbon cycle

• Water cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

• Oxygen cycle

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What is the main form in which carbon is found in the atmosphere?

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Carbon monoxide

Which process moves water from the surface of plants to the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

• Condensation

• Infiltration

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What is the primary cause of surface ocean currents?

• Tides

• Wind

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

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Which ocean motion is mainly responsible for transferring heat from the equator toward the poles?

• Deep water currents

• Surface currents

• Tidal waves

• Tsunamis

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Which Earth system includes all the frozen water on Earth?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Cryosphere

• Geosphere

The biosphere is best described as:

• The layer of gases surrounding Earth

• All living organisms on Earth

• The solid part of Earth

• All water on Earth

Which process in the carbon cycle involves plants using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into glucose?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Combustion

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Which of the following best describes upwelling in the ocean?

• The sinking of warm water

• The rising of cold, nutrient-rich water to the surface

• The movement of water due to tides

• The evaporation of ocean water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Explain how the water cycle contributes to the movement of energy in Earth's systems.

• Water absorbs and releases heat as it changes state, helping to regulate temperature

• Water only stores energy, not moves it

• Water cycle has no effect on energy movement

• Water cycle only affects the biosphere

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