EES Unit 4 Review

Which process contributes to the carbon cycle by breaking down dead organisms?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Decomposition

• Emission

What is the role of the atmosphere in the Carbon Cycle Model?

• It stores fossil fuels

• It releases carbon dioxide gas

• It absorbs organic carbon from the soil

• It converts carbon into organic matter

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How can biomes be differentiated?

• By the color of the soil

• By the organisms and climate

• By the size of the trees

• By the amount of rainfall

Which of the following influences climate?

• Soil type

• Latitude

• Animal species

• Plant height

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What is a major reason for the loss of biodiversity?

• Increase in plant species.

• Human activity altering natural habitats.

• Natural evolution processes.

• Abundance of water resources.

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What activities contribute to the pollution of land?

• Planting trees.

• Building parks.

• Mining precious metals.

• Conserving wildlife.

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What type of ecosystem is damaged by warmer ocean temperatures?

• Deserts

• Coral reefs

• Grasslands

• Tundras

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What percentage of plant and animal species depend on wetlands?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What is a major cause of biodiversity loss mentioned in the text?

• Space exploration

• Overfishing

• Urban gardening

• Renewable energy

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In the carbon cycle, producers take in the gas __

• carbon dioxide
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• carbon monoxide

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