The cycling of matter Review

Which of the following does not move through cycles?

• Nitrogen
• Phosphorus
• Carbon
• Sulfur

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The process in which water vapor is released into the air through the stoma on the leaves of plants is called __________.

• Evaporation
• Transpiration
• Precipitation
• Condensation

Water moving over the land surface is called __________.

• rivers
• streams
• runoff
• None of the Above

Carbon is part of __________.

• proteins
• fats
• carbohydrates
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The following are part of the carbon cycle EXCEPT _________.

• respiration
• precipitation
• decomposition
• photosynthesis

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Long-term process of the carbon cycle can form the following __________.

• limestone
• sandstone
• coquina
• basalt

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Decomposition releases __________ into the soil

• hydrogen
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• helium

Bacteria in soil change __________ into ingredients plants can use.

• H₂
• O₂
• N₂
• He₂

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is NOT a "cycle"?

• Water
• Energy
• Nitrogen
• Phosphorus

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When numerous food chains link to each other in an ecosystem, it is called a(n)

• food chain
• food web
• trophic pyramid
• food cluster

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