Matter Cycles & Biodiversity

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

Which of the following is the movement of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into plants?

• Photosynthesis

• Diffusion

• Burning of Fossil Fuels

• Decomposition

What is the largest reservoir of water in the water cycle?

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Glaciers

Which human activity is a significant contributor to the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• Planting trees

• Burning fossil fuels

• Recycling

• Composting

What type of biodiversity refers to the variety of habitats in a given place?

• Genetic diversity

• Species diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

• Functional diversity

Why is biodiversity important for ecosystems?

• It decreases the resilience of ecosystems.

• It increases the vulnerability of ecosystems.

• It increases ecosystem productivity and stability.

• It reduces the number of species in an ecosystem.

Which process in the water cycle involves the movement of water from plants to the atmosphere?

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

• Runoff

• Sublimation

Which of the following is NOT a major reservoir of carbon?

• Rocks

• Plants

• The Ocean

• The Atmosphere

How does deforestation impact the carbon cycle?

• It increases carbon storage.

• It decreases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

• It reduces carbon sequestration.

• It enhances photosynthesis.

What type of biodiversity refers to the variety of traits within a species?

• Genetic diversity

• Species diversity

• Ecosystem diversity

• Functional diversity