The Cycles Of Matter

What would happen if there was no condensation stage in the water cycle?

Which molecule would be the most affected by limited nitrogen?

A group of environmentalists were discussing the benefits and drawbacks associated with using fossil fuels. Which argument best fits the conversation?

Plants use the process of______ to remove carbon dioxide from the air.

Which describes a disruption in the water cycle that could affect photosynthesis?

Water exits the leaves of plants and enters the atmosphere. What is this process called?

Why are bacteria a necessary part of the nitrogen cycle?

What best describes the association between the carbon cycle, plants, and animals?

Which of these nutrients can be found in all organic compounds?

Which are limiting nutrients for plant growth?

Which of the following would be a result of eutrophication of nitrogen?

What is the purpose of the biogeochemical cycles?

Actinobacteria sp. are fermenting organisms (which do not use oxygen to breathe) referred to as chemoorganohetereotrophs. This means they break down organic material and convert it to inorganic material. Which part of the carbon cycle does this describe?

Humans affect the carbon cycle in many ways through the use of fossil fuels, clear cutting of forests, and controlled burns. Which of the following processes can help counteract these human interactions?

Which answer gives both a positive impact and a negative impact that are associated with the effects of nitrogen- and phosphorus-enhanced fertilizers?

Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones and leads to an increase in bone fractures. Osteoporosis is most likely to be affected by which cycle?