Matter and Energy in the Environment

Which cycles continuously through ecosystems?

• carbon

• nitrogen

• water

• all of the above

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What process is shown here?

• chemosynthesis

• nitrogen fixation

• carbon cycle

• photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

The source of almost all energy on Earth is the ___________.

• wind

• sun

• moon

• coal

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which abiotic factor affects temperature?

• water

• the Sun

• wind

• soil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Our atmosphere protects against UV radiation from the ______.

• moon

• asteroids

• sun

• ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is not part of the water cycle?

• precipitation

• evaporation

• decomposition

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The release of water vapor from leaves is called __________.

• condensation

• photosynthesis

• condensation

• transpiration

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

_________ are thought to release ______ of the oxygen in Earth's atmosphere.

• Fish; 50%

• Phytoplankton; 50%

• Bacteria; 25%

• Leaves; 75%

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which process can release carbon to the soil and into the air?

• photosynthesis

• carbon fixation

• cellular respiration

• decomposition

Carbon is stored in the environment as a fossil fuel in all except ________.

• coal

• oil

• water

• natural gas