Cycles of Matter Review

The carbon cycle can be best defined as...

• A process by which phosphorous is cycled between the atmosphere, land, water, and organisms

• A process by which carbon is cycled between the atmosphere, land, water, and organisms

• A process by which nitrogen is cycled between the atmosphere, land, water, and organisms

• A process by which water is cycled between the atmosphere, land, water, and organisms

List one of the five places where carbon can be found.

(a)  

The three main types of fossil fuels are...

• Crude oil

• Fossil fuels

• Sugar

• Natural gas

Which type of bacteria converts ammonia into nitrites then nitrates?

• Denitrifying bacteria

• Nitrifying bacteria

• Nitrogen fixation

• Transpiration

Explain the difference between condensation and evaporation.

Looking at the water cycle above, which part of the water cycle does #4 represent?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

The source of the carbon in fossil fuels is

• ocean water

• ammonia from proteins

• limestone deposits

• dead plant and animal matter

Looking at the water cycle above, which process does #4 represent?

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Runoff

The processes of photosynthesis and respiration are tied together in...

• Nitrogen cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Water cycle

• Ionic cycle

What are the tiny pores on the leaves of plants called?

(a)