Biogeochemical Cycles

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Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel? Coal, Solar Energy, Hydroelectric Power, Nuclear Power

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Coal

Front

The burning of fossil fuels is known as...

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Combustion

Front

In order to be considered organic, a compound must contain...
Options: Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

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Carbon

Front

___________ is the process by which dead matter is broken down into simpler substances by detritivores.

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Decomposition

Front

Animals inhale oxygen and exhale...

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Front

In ______________, plants use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make glucose and oxygen.

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Photosynthesis

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Which of the following will DECREASE the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Combustion of fossil fuels, Respiration, Photosynthesis, Decomposition

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Photosynthesis

Front

Gases that insulate the atmosphere and keep heat inside are known as

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Greenhouse gases

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When the carbon dioxide content of the ocean increases, the pH of the ocean...

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Decreases

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Nitrogen fixation