The Cycles of Matter Answers

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Which are limiting nutrients for plant growth?

A
water and nitrogen
B
nitrogen and carbon
C
carbon and phosphorus
D
phosphorus and nitrogen
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Which of the following would be a result of eutrophication of a lake?

A
undergrowth of water plants
B
hypoxia, or low levels of oxygen
C
decreased decomposition
D
inactivity of fertilizers
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Which of these nutrients can be found in all organic compounds?

A
nitrogen
B
calcium
C
carbon
D
phosphorous
4

Which best describes a possible negative impact of irrigation of farmland?

A
Food can be produced in dry areas.
B
Increased runoff can pollute bodies of water.
C
Food can be produced through drought years.
D
Water can improve the livelihood of farmers.
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The phosphorus cycle differs from the biogeochemical cycles in that

A
it does not have an atmospheric reservoir.
B
it does not have an oceanic reservoir.
C
there is no assimilation of phosphorus.
D
there is no decomposition of phosphorus.
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What is the effect of the biogeochemical cycles?

A
cycling energy through a food chain
B
recycling matter through the biosphere
C
recycling rocks through the layers of Earth
D
cycling nutrients through the human body
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Which process allows water to enter the atmosphere?

A
evaporation
B
condensation
C
precipitation
D
freezing
8

What process adds carbon dioxide to the air?

A
nitrogen cycle
B
water cycle
C
respiration
D
photosynthesis
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Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones and leads to an increase in bone fractures. Osteoporosis is most likely to be affected by which cycle?

A
water
B
phosphorus
C
nitrogen
D
magnesium
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Thiobacillus denitrificans is a species of bacteria that obtains its energy from carbon dioxide and inorganic compounds such as nitrogen in its environment. It is used in bioremediation (natural cleansing) of groundwater that contains excess nitrate, allowing the nitrates to be removed. Through what process does Thiobacillus denitrificans help bioremediate groundwater?

A
nitrification
B
denitrification
C
nitrogen fixation
D
decomposition

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