cycle of matter Quiz

What does the biosphere refer to?

• The zone of Earth where life exists

• The atmosphere of Earth

• The core of the Earth

• The outer space surrounding Earth

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What are nonliving (abiotic) parts of the environment?

• Air, water, soil, and sunlight

• Plants and animals

• Microorganisms

• Only water

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How can ecosystems range in size?

• From a small pond to a vast rainforest

• Only small ponds

• Only vast rainforests

• Only deserts

What is the primary source of energy for ecosystems?

• The Sun

• The Moon

• The Earth’s core

• Ocean currents

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What role do decomposers play in ecosystems?

• Break down dead organisms into simpler substances

• Produce light energy

• Create new organisms

• Absorb sunlight

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What does the term 'abiotic' refer to?

• Nonliving parts of the environment

• Living organisms

• Chemical reactions

• Weather patterns

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is a food web used to model?

• The energy and nutrients transferred throughout ecosystems

• The growth of plants

• The weather patterns in an ecosystem

• The migration of animals

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What happens when a carnivore eats an herbivore?

• The energy is lost

• The energy is transferred again

• The energy is stored in the soil

• The energy is destroyed

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What cannot be created or destroyed according to the notes?

• Water

• Energy

• Soil

• Plants

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How is energy given off to the environment?

• As light

• As sound

• As heat

• As water

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