Quiz on Biogeochemical Cycles

What are biogeochemical cycles also known as?

• Biomass transfers

• Ecological pathways

• Nutrient cycles

• Energy flows

Which of the following is NOT a main cycle studied in this class?

• Water cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Sulfur cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

What drives the water cycle?

• The moon

• Geothermal energy

• The sun

• Ocean currents

Which process is NOT part of the carbon cycle?

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Decomposition

• Cellular respiration

What role do bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?

• They consume nitrogen

• They produce oxygen

• They fix nitrogen into usable forms

• They decompose organic matter

Which human activity impacts the nitrogen cycle?

• Solar panel installation

• Reforestation

• Use of artificial fertilizers

• Wildlife conservation

Which part of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid, forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Infiltration

Identify the cycle pictured.

• The Water cycle

• The Carbon cycle

• The Nitrogen cycle

• The Phosphorus cycle.

Which component of the water cycle is directly responsible for replenishing groundwater?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

Identify the cycle pictured.

• The Water cycle
• The Carbon cycle
• The Nitrogen cycle
• This is not a correct diagram of any cycle.