We Discovered a New Natural Cycle!

We Discovered a New Natural Cycle!

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video explores the newly discovered salt cycle, explaining its chemistry and natural processes. It highlights how human activities, such as mining and road salting, disrupt this cycle, leading to environmental and health issues. The video calls for further research to understand human impacts and develop solutions, emphasizing the importance of addressing these challenges before further damage occurs.

Read more

7 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the salt cycle compared to in terms of its importance?

The nitrogen cycle

The oxygen cycle

The sulfur cycle

The water cycle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ions are primarily involved in the salt cycle?

Hydrogen, helium, neon, and argon

Iron, copper, zinc, and lead

Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, bicarbonate, and sulfate

Carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent discovery did researchers make about the salt cycle?

It is only relevant to oceanic processes

It is unrelated to human activities

It is a new cycle that should be considered alongside the water cycle

It has no impact on the environment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do human activities affect the salt cycle?

They have no significant impact

They accelerate the movement of salts

They completely stop the cycle

They slow down the natural processes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major source of anthropogenic salt entering freshwater systems?

Natural rock erosion

Forest fires

Road de-icing

Volcanic activity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some consequences of increased salt levels in freshwater lakes?

Improved water clarity

Die-off of zooplankton and algal blooms

Enhanced plant growth

Increased fish population

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to understand the human impact on the salt cycle?

To establish effective limits for salt use

To develop new salt-based products

To eliminate the use of salt entirely

To increase salt production