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The Cycles of Matter — Quiz Answers

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What is the effect of the biogeochemical cycles?

A
cycling energy through a food chain
B
recycling rocks through the layers of Earth
C
recycling matter through the biosphere
D
cycling nutrients through the human body
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Why are bacteria a necessary part of the nitrogen cycle?

A
Other living things cannot use atmospheric nitrogen.
B
Bacteria are the main nitrogen reservoir.
C
Other living things cannot use the nitrogen in plants.
D
Bacteria are the main nitrogen transpirators.
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The phosphorus cycle differs from the biogeochemical cycles in that

A
it does not have an oceanic reservoir.
B
there is no decomposition of phosphorus.
C
there is no assimilation of phosphorus.
D
it does not have an atmospheric reservoir.
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Which process allows water to enter the atmosphere?

A
condensation
B
freezing
C
evaporation
D
precipitation
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Which are limiting nutrients for plant growth?

A
phosphorus and nitrogen
B
nitrogen and carbon
C
water and nitrogen
D
carbon and phosphorus

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