Cycling of matter

The process in which water vapor is released into the air through from plants is called ___.

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The following are part of the carbon cycle EXCEPT _________.

• respiration
• precipitation
• decomposition
• photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Decomposition releases __________ into the soil

• hydrogen
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• helium

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is NOT a "cycle"?

• Water

• Energy

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Can organisms absorb nitrogen gas directly out of the atmosphere?

• Yes

• No

_______________________ converts nitrogen into a form that plants can absorb.

• Denitrifying bacteria

• Nitrogen fixing bacteria

• Decomposers

• Producers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Carbon moves from fossil fuels to the atmosphere when fuels are burned.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Plants and animals need nitrogen to make __________.

• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Lightning converts N2 gas in the atmosphere into nitrates and nitrites.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

Decomposition

• consumes carbon dioxide

• releases carbon dioxide

• releases oxygen

• destroys carbon atoms

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3