The Cycles of Matter Quiz – Flashcards
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Which of the following does not cycle into the atmosphere?
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the phosphorus cycle
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In the BOREAS study, scientists are trying to determine if a large amount of carbon is being taken in by what biome?
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boreal forest
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Photolysis is a part of which cycle?
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oxygen
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Nitrogen fixation _______.
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is the process where nitrogen is converted to a usable form
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Which of the following two cycles are the most closely related in their role in sustaining life?
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carbon and oxygen
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The sun is the ultimate source for energy on the Earth.
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T
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Which of the following does not take place in the water cycle?
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carbonation
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Which of the following statements is true?
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All cycles of matter are equally important for life to be sustained.
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Which of the following processes plays an important role in cycling carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus?
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decomposition
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What percentage of precipitation falls back onto land?
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22%
