Biogeochemical Cycles

What is the only process that removes carbon from the atmosphere?

• combustion
• cellular respiration
• photosynthesis
• decomposition

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Respiration is the process by which ____________ is consumed and _______________ is produced.

• Carbon, Oxygen
• Oxygen, Carbon dioxide
• H20, oxygen
• Carbon, H2O

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This is released by the weathering of rocks.

• Carbon
• Oxygen
• Phosphorus
• Nitrogen

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Identify the cycle pictured.

• The Water cycle
• The Carbon cycle
• The Nitrogen cycle
• The Phosphorus cycle

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Identify the cycle pictured.

• The Water cycle
• The Carbon cycle
• The Nitrogen cycle
• The Phosphorus cycle.

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How do animals get nitrogen?

• the atmosphere 
• eating other organisms
• rainwater
• lightning 

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What is the energy source for the water cycle?

• the sun
• the earth
• water
• the moon

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The process of plants losing water through their leaves is called ____.

• condensation
• evaporation
• transpiration
• exhaling

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What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

• hydrogen
• oxygen
• helium
• nitrogen

If the plant population decreased, the amount of carbon would _________.

• Stay the same
• Increase
• Decrease

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