Ecosystem Cycles Quiz

What is the term for the process where water moves from the surface into the soil?

• Infiltration

• Transpiration

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process is responsible for the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms?

• Nitrogen Fixation

• Denitrification

• Decomposition

• Nitrification

Which spheres do biogeochemical cycles connect?

• Atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere

• Atmosphere, stratosphere, ionosphere, and exosphere

• Hydrosphere, cryosphere, magnetosphere, and thermosphere

• Lithosphere, asthenosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What percentage of Earth's water is stored in oceans?

• 50%

• 97%

• 2%

• 10%

Which of the following is NOT a major reservoir in the water cycle?

• Oceans

• Ice caps and glaciers

• Deserts

• Groundwater

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process involves cells breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen to release energy in the form of ATP?

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular respiration

• Decomposition

• Fermentation

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What is a consequence of deforestation on carbon storage?

• Increases carbon storage in biomass

• Reduces carbon storage in biomass

• Has no effect on carbon storage

• Prevents ocean acidification

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Which of the following is NOT a key process in the nitrogen cycle?

• Nitrogen Fixation

• Photosynthesis

• Nitrification

• Denitrification

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

In which process do bacteria convert nitrate (NO₃⁻) back into nitrogen gas (N₂) or nitrous oxide (N₂O)?

• Nitrogen Fixation

• Nitrification

• Denitrification

• Combustion

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the conversion of nitrite (NO₂⁻) into nitrate (NO₃⁻) called?

• Conversion of nitrogen gas (N₂) into ammonia (NH₃)

• Conversion of ammonia (NH₃) into nitrite (NO₂⁻)

• Conversion of nitrite (NO₂⁻) into nitrate (NO₃⁻)

• Conversion of nitrates (NO₃⁻) into nitrogen gas (N₂)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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