Decomposition and Zombie Fires Quiz

During a geography class, Anika presented a topic on unusual wildfire behavior. She explained a phenomenon and asked the class, 'What are zombie fires?'

• Fires that burn under ice throughout the winter

• Fires that burn in the thawing permafrost

• Fires that release lots of carbon into the air

• Fires that are becoming more common

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During a science project, Maya observed that a plant's leaves fell off and decomposed. What happens to the energy and matter from those leaves?

• They are converted into zombie fires

• They are released into the atmosphere by decomposers

• They are absorbed by the soil

• They are stored in the permafrost

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Isla, Abigail, and Scarlett are conducting a science experiment in their backyard. They are trying to understand what factors might affect the rate at which a pile of leaves decomposes. What could be the potential factors?

• The altitude of their backyard and the humidity levels

• The type of plants and animals present in their backyard

• The amount of sunlight their backyard receives and the amount of rainfall

• The temperature of their backyard and the oxygen levels

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Evelyn, Arjun, and Benjamin were observing a compost pile in their backyard. They noticed that the organic matter was breaking down and releasing heat. What is this process called where energy and matter are transferred during decomposition?

• Combustion

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

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During a science experiment, Nora, Oliver, and David observed a process where sugar was used. What happens to the energy from the sugar during this process of cellular respiration?

• It is transferred to yeast and other decomposers

• It is stored in the permafrost

• It is converted into carbon dioxide

• It is released as heat

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During a science project, Nora and Harper observed that when they fed sugar to yeast, the yeast cells underwent cellular respiration. What happens to matter from sugar during this process?

• It is transformed into water

• It is converted into oxygen

• It is stored in the peat

• It is transformed to grow more yeast and produce carbon dioxide and water

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Hannah and Harper are studying the effects of climate on decomposition in different environments. They observe that in the Siberian permafrost, the rate of decomposition and cellular respiration is quite slow. What could be causing this?

• Low temperatures and high oxygen levels

• High temperatures and low oxygen levels

• Low temperatures and low oxygen levels

• High temperatures and high oxygen levels

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During a science project, Emma, Kai, and Abigail observed that in a simulated permafrost/peat system, decomposition rates were low. What happens in this scenario?

• Matter and energy flow out of the system

• Matter and energy do not flow out of the system, making it a carbon sink

• Matter and energy are converted into zombie fires

• Matter and energy are stored in the permafrost

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During a school project on wildfires, Daniel, Samuel, and Abigail are studying a rare phenomenon known as 'zombie fires'. According to their research, what is the main factor that makes zombie fires not very common?

• Lack of carbon dioxide in the air

• High temperatures

• Low oxygen levels

• Lack of peat in the permafrost

James, Noah, and William are studying the increasing occurrence of zombie fires. They are debating the main reason behind this phenomenon. According to their research, what could be the main reason why zombie fires are becoming more common?

• Decreasing carbon dioxide in the air

• More peat in the permafrost

• Higher levels of oxygen

• Increasing temperatures

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