CYCLES IN NATURE - Carbon, Oxygen and Nitrogen

Identify the cycle above:

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Water

• Nitrogen

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In the photograph , what process is taking place at “Z”

• Growth

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

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Identify the process taking place at “X” in the the photograph?

• Combustion

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

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Which TWO processes in the cycle above, involve the release of energy?

• X & Y

• X & Z

• Y & Z

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Name ONE gas that is released during decomposition of dead plant and animal parts:

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrates

• Glucose

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Name the process by which carbon compounds become a part of the bodies of human and animals?

• Consumption

• Respiration

• Breathing

• Perspiration

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What is the name of the process responsible for converting nitrates and nitrites back to gaseous nitrogen in the atmosphere?

• Nitrification

• Denitrification

• Nitrogen fixation

• Leaching

Which group of microorganisms are able to convert gaseous nitrogen to ammonium compounds?

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Earthworms

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True of False, plants can absorb and use nitrites, nitrates and ammonium compounds found in soil solution?

• True

• False

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True or False , Nitrogen fixation can occur by lightning or bacteria:

• True

• False

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