Biogeochemical Cycles

Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Solar Energy

• Hydroelectric Power

• Nuclear Power

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

The burning of fossil fuels is known as...

• Decomposition

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion

• Respiration

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

In order to be considered organic, a compound must contain...

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Animals inhale oxygen and exhale....

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

• Combustion

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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

• Tollhouse gases

• Greenhouse gases

• Man-made gases

• Fossil gases

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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

• Decreases

• Increases

• Remains stable

• Becomes unstable

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

• Ammonification

• Nitrification

• Nitrogen fixation

• Denitrification

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3