The Cycles of Matter Answers

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The sun is the ultimate source for energy on the Earth.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following does not take place in the water cycle?

A
precipitation
B
evaporation
C
carbonation
D
condensation
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What is likely to happen in the long term if the Earth continues to absorb more energy than it emits?

A
The Earth will discontinue recycling energy.
B
Organisms will begin to compensate for the change by incorporating more energy.
C
The overall temperature of the Earth will increase.
D
The nutrient cycles will happen more frequently.
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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?

A
rainforest
B
tundra
C
boreal forest
D
desert
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Which of the following two cycles are the most closely related in their role in sustaining life?

A
carbon and nitrogen
B
water and nitrogen
C
carbon and oxygen
D
nitrogen and phosphorus
6

What percentage of precipitation falls back onto land?

A
78%
B
92%
C
17%
D
22%
7

Where is the water stored during the water cycle?

A
the atmosphere
B
the ground
C
the ocean
D
all of the above
8

Photolysis is a part of which cycle?

A
phosphorus
B
oxygen
C
nitrogen
D
carbon
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The growing of plants, burning of wood, and decomposition of living matter demonstrate how carbon can be in the _______ at the same time.

A
atmosphere and biosphere
B
biosphere and geosphere
C
geosphere and atmosphere
D
atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere
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Biogeochemical cycles recycle water and natural elements throughout the biosphere to ensure that organisms do not run out of these substances. Thiobacillus denitrificans is a specialized species of bacteria that obtains its energy from carbon dioxide and inorganic nitrogen-containing compounds such as nitrates in its environment. It is used in the bioremediation of groundwater that contains excess nitrate. How does Thiobacillus denitrificans help bioremediate groundwater?

A
nitrification
B
denitrification
C
nitrogen fixation
D
decomposition

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