Biogeochemical Cycles Quiz

What is continuously recycled in biogeochemical cycles on Earth?

• Water only

• Carbon only

• All matter

• Oxygen only

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Which process is NOT part of the hydrologic cycle?

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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What role do oceans play in salt accumulation?

• They dissolve salt completely.

• They prevent salt from accumulating.

• They transport salt back to land.

• They become salty as salt is left behind during evaporation.

How do living organisms participate in the water cycle?

• By absorbing water only

• Through processes like respiration and evaporation

• By storing water in their bodies

• By preventing water flow

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What do plants absorb for photosynthesis in the carbon cycle?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

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What happens to carbon when fossil fuels are burned?

• It is stored in the ground.

• It is released into the atmosphere.

• It is absorbed by plants.

• It is converted into water.

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How do oceans contribute to carbon storage?

• By releasing carbon dioxide

• By absorbing carbon dioxide

• By converting carbon into oxygen

• By storing carbon in the atmosphere

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What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on the atmosphere?

• It reduces carbon levels.

• It releases stored carbon, contributing to global warming.

• It cools the atmosphere.

• It has no impact.

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What happens when permafrost melts?

• It releases trapped carbon and methane.

• It absorbs more carbon.

• It prevents climate change.

• It freezes more water.

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What is the significance of oceans in the hydrologic cycle?

• They are minor reservoirs for water.

• They have no influence on weather.

• They are major reservoirs for water and influence weather and life on Earth.

• They only store salt.

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