Cycles of Matter Answers

Kate wrote the steps of the carbon cycle to describe how carbon is cycled through specific organisms. The steps are in random order.1 - The rabbit decomposes.2 - The rabbit eats the carrot plant. 3 - The carrot plant takes in carbon dioxide from the air during photosynthesis.4 - Carbon compounds are returned to the soil.

Which best describes a role of animals in the water cycle?

Which process occurs when bacteria converts nitrogen gas to a usable form?

How is the nitrogen cycle important to humans?

Some bacteria live in the roots of plants like soybeans and peas.

Chen drew a diagram to compare the ways in which different organisms obtain nitrogen.

Which human activity would most likely decrease the amount of carbon in the atmosphere?

Which processes result in the release of carbon? Select three options.Animals break down food molecules to obtain energy.The remains of producers are broken down by decomposers.The remains of consumers are broken down by soil decomposers.Producers take in carbon dioxide.Producers make sugars and starches.

The diagram illustrates part of the carbon cycle.

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