Review of APES Unit 1

What part of the nitrogen cycle converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable to plants?

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Which organisms play an important role in nitrogen fixation so plants can absorb nitrogen?​ (a)  

• Bacteria
• Earthworms
• Corn
• Birds

What is the largest reservoir for phosphorous ?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How does the phosphorous stored in rocks get introduced to streams and bodies of water? (One word)

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Select the point that represents the largest reservoir for carbon.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Categorize different carbon cycle processes into sources or sink for carbon.

Groups:

(a) Sink/Reservoir

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(b) Source

• The Ocean

• Cow farts and burps

• Extracting fossil fuels

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Burial of organisms

• Burning plant matter

• Combusting fossil fuels

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What happens to the properties of water when more CO₂ dissolves into the ocean?

• Higher temps.

• Higher water levels

• Higher pH (acidity)

• Lower temps.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

Identify the process in the nitrogen cycle where plants uptake nitrogen from the soil using their roots?

Identify the process in the nitrogen cycle where Ammonia (NH₄) is converted to Nitrate or Nitrite (NO₂ and NO₃)

Identify the process in the nitrogen cycle where Nitrate (NO₃) is converted and released back into the atmosphere?