Biology Chapter 16

Nitrogen is important for living things to grow and function normally.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Consumers get nitrogen compounds by eating other animals or plants.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Carbon dioxide is released into the air during decomposition.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Bacteria that can change nitrogen into compounds can be found in __________ nodules on plants.

• Root

• Leaf

• Stem

• photosynthesis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The water cycle includes all of the following except ...

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• evaporation

• Succession

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

During respiration organisms use _________ molecules and oxygen to produce energy.

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Sugar

• Decomposition

The gradual changes in the populations of organisms in an ecosystem are called succession.

• True

• False

Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Nitrogen fixation

• Respiration

• Transpiration

In the nitrogen cycle, which organisms play a crucial role in converting nitrogen gas into ammonia?

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Plants

• Animals

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the main purpose of the stomata in plant leaves?

• Photosynthesis

• Water absorption

• Gas exchange

• Nutrient transport