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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a process of the water cycle?precipitationfreezingtranspirationevaporation
- 2. Multiple Choice
The process of plants losing water through their leaves is called ____.condensationevaporationtranspirationexhaling - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the swellings found on the roots of legumes called?noodlesnodularismsnodulestubers
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the only process that removes carbon from the atmosphere?combustioncellular respirationphotosynthesisdecomposition
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThese gases, such as carbon dioxide, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere causing global warmingGlobal warming gasesHot House gasesGreen House gasesThermal pollution
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe elements carbon, oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen combined make up about 96% of our bodies (carbon is about 18%). Carbon is necessary for life because it is a(n)uncommon element in all living things.element found only in the atmosphereexcellent bonderis found mostly in dead things.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceRespiration is the process by which ____________ is consumed and _______________ is produced.Carbon, OxygenOxygen, Carbon dioxideH20, oxygenCarbon, H2O
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThis process is responsible for most environmental problems of excess nitrogen and phosphorus entering streams, lakes and oceans.decompositionemissions from automobilesagriculture and house hold runoffphotosynthesis
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is known as the "sedimentary" cycle because its reservoir is sedimentary rock?Sulfur cycleNitrogen cyclePhosphorus cycleCarbon cycle
- 10. Multiple ChoicePhosphorous is needed in organisms for the production ofADP and ATP.Cellular membranes.Deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acids.All of the answers are correct
- 11. Multiple ChoiceN03 is also known asammonianitritenitrogennitrate
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThis is released by the weathering of rocks.CarbonOxygenPhosphorusNitrogen
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the cycle pictured.The Water cycleThe Carbon cycleThe Nitrogen cycleThe Phosphorus cycle
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the cycle pictured.The Water cycleThe Carbon cycleThe Nitrogen cycleThe Phosphorus cycle.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHow do animals get nitrogen?the atmosphereeating other organismsrainwaterlightning
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the hydrosphere?Water on the earth's surfaceOceans of the EarthRivers, oceans and lakes of the EarthNone of the above
- 17. Multiple ChoiceUsing fossil fuels is a safe for the environment.TrueFalse
- 18. Multiple ChoiceOrganisms require nitrogen to make which of the following?glucose and starchlipids and nucleic acidsproteins and nucleic acidscarbohydrates and proteins
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the energy source for the water cycle?the sunthe earthwaterthe moon
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is condensation?The part of the water cycle when the sun heats up water, turning it from a liquid into water vapor or steam. It rises from the ground into the air.The part of the water cycle when the water vapor in the air gets cold. The water turns back into a liquid and forms clouds.The part of the water cycle when clouds get heavy and can no longer hold the liquid water. This causes the water to fall from the sky to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
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