The Water Cycle and Human Impact on Biogeochemical Processes

The Water Cycle and Human Impact on Biogeochemical Processes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses biogeochemical cycles, focusing on the water cycle. It explains the steps of the water cycle, including precipitation, infiltration, runoff, evaporation, transpiration, and condensation. The video also highlights the role of water in biological processes like cellular respiration and photosynthesis. Finally, it addresses human impacts on the water cycle, such as deforestation, pollution, and eutrophication.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a biogeochemical cycle?

A cycle that involves only living organisms

A cycle that involves only nonliving components

A cycle that involves the movement of matter through living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem

A cycle that involves the movement of energy through an ecosystem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

10%

50%

3%

97%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the process called when water seeps underground and accumulates in aquifers?

Evaporation

Transpiration

Condensation

Infiltration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which process involves water vapor rising from plants into the atmosphere?

Precipitation

Condensation

Transpiration

Evaporation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of water in photosynthesis?

Water is not involved in photosynthesis

Water is used to break down food for energy

Water is used to make sugar

Water is a byproduct of photosynthesis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does deforestation impact the water cycle?

Increases transpiration

Decreases precipitation

Decreases transpiration

Increases precipitation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What effect does urban development have on the water cycle?

Increases runoff

Decreases evaporation

Decreases runoff

Increases infiltration

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