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Biogeochemical Cycle Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which process removes carbon from the atmosphere?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Respiration

c)

Combustion

d)

Decomposition

2.

What is the role of plants in the carbon cycle?

a)

They release carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.

b)

They absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.

c)

They release oxygen during respiration.

d)

They absorb oxygen during respiration.

3.

What is the final step of the nitrogen cycle?

a)

Nitrogen fixation

b)

Nitrification

c)

Denitrification

d)

Ammonification

4.

What is the process called when organic nitrogen is converted back into ammonia?

a)

Nitrogen fixation

b)

Nitrification

c)

Denitrification

d)

Ammonification

5.

What is the role of plants in the nitrogen cycle?

a)

Convert nitrogen gas into ammonia

b)

Absorb nitrates from the soil

c)

Release nitrogen gas into the atmosphere

d)

Convert ammonia into nitrites

6.

Which of the following is not a part of the nitrogen cycle?

a)

Nitrogen Fixation

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Nitrification

d)

Denitrification

7.
Identify the cycle pictured.
a)
The Water cycle
b)
The Carbon cycle
c)
The Nitrogen cycle
d)
The Phosphorus cycle
8.

What biogeochemical cycle is occuring?

a)

Water cycle

b)

Carbon Cycle

9.

According to the diagram, deforestation

a)

Can release carbon dioxide gas back into the atmosphere.

b)

Directly creates fossil fuels.

c)

Fixes carbon atoms in the soil,

d)

Removes dissolved carbon dioxide from lakes and rivers.

10.

What process does the purple arrow show?

a)

Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Combustion

d)

Decomposition