Biogeochemical Cycles Quiz

Where does the phosphorous cycle begin?

• Rocks

• Atmosphere

• Plants

• Animals

Which cycle is considered the slowest?

• Carbon

• Hydrologic (Water)

• Phosphorous

• Nitrogen

Answer explanation

Phosphates move quickly through plants and animals; however, the processes that move them through the soil or ocean are very slow, making the phosphorus cycle overall one of the slowest biogeochemical cycles.

What is the process called when bacteria change nitrates into nitrogen gas, returning it back into the atmosphere?

• Nitrification

• Nitrogen Fixation

• Ammonification

• Denitrification

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All of the following are fossil fuels EXCEPT...?

• Oil

• Soil

• Natural Gas

• Coal

Which cycle is driven by the Sun?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrologic (Water)

• Carbon

• Phosphorous

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Liquid water that runs along the surface and collects into a river, lake, or ocean is called?

• Infiltration

• Groundwater

• Surface Runoff

• Evaporation

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are examples of what?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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Which of the following must occur before precipitation can occur?

• Surface Runoff

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

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Which process captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and uses it to make sugar?

• Deforestation

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Pollution

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How do humans negatively impact the nitrogen cycle?

• Fertilizers causing Eutrophication

• Urinating

• Littering

• Cleaning/Purifying Water