Biogeochemical Cycles and Nutrient Roles

Biogeochemical Cycles and Nutrient Roles

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Science, Biology

6th - 10th Grade

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Mia Campbell

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Mr. Anderson's video on biogeochemical cycles covers the movement of nutrients through the biosphere and abiotic factors. It explains the water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur cycles, highlighting the role of bacteria in nitrogen fixation and the slow nature of the phosphorus cycle. The video emphasizes the conservation of matter and the importance of key nutrients, summarized by the mnemonic 'schnaps'.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the mnemonic 'SCHNAPS' stand for in the context of essential nutrients?

Sodium, Calcium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur

Carbon, Helium, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Sulfur

Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Sulfur

Silicon, Chlorine, Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary source of energy that drives the biogeochemical cycles?

The Earth's core

Volcanic activity

Ocean currents

The Sun

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Evaporation

Condensation

Transpiration

Precipitation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do plants primarily obtain carbon?

By consuming other plants

By absorbing it from water

Through their roots from the soil

By absorbing it from the atmosphere during photosynthesis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process in the carbon cycle involves the release of carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere?

Combustion

Photosynthesis

Cellular respiration

Evaporation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

They convert nitrogen gas into ammonia

They release nitrogen gas into the atmosphere

They convert ammonia into carbon dioxide

They absorb nitrogen from the soil

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a limiting nutrient in the context of biogeochemical cycles?

A nutrient that is scarce and limits biological growth

A nutrient that is abundant and easily accessible

A nutrient that is only found in the atmosphere

A nutrient that is not essential for life

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