LRHS Honors Biogeochemical Cycles and Energy Flow Quiz
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15 questions
This advanced quiz challenges students to delve deeper into the complexities of biogeochemical cycles, energy dynamics, and human impacts on ecosystems.
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What is the role of decomposers in the nitrogen cycle?
What is the role of decomposers in the nitrogen cycle?
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How do humans impact the water cycle?
How do humans impact the water cycle?
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What percentage of energy typically transfers from one trophic level to the next?
What percentage of energy typically transfers from one trophic level to the next?
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Which level of the trophic pyramid contains the most energy?
Which level of the trophic pyramid contains the most energy?
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How can deforestation affect the carbon cycle?
How can deforestation affect the carbon cycle?
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What is a major consequence of excessive fertilizer use?
What is a major consequence of excessive fertilizer use?
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What is the primary role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
What is the primary role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
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What happens to energy as it moves through the food chain?
What happens to energy as it moves through the food chain?
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How does an increase in atmospheric CO2 influence oceanic carbon absorption and ecosystem health?
How does an increase in atmospheric CO2 influence oceanic carbon absorption and ecosystem health?
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Analyze the relationship between global warming and its potential effects on the water cycle, specifically evaporation and precipitation patterns.
Analyze the relationship between global warming and its potential effects on the water cycle, specifically evaporation and precipitation patterns.
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Evaluate the impact of removing a top predator on the energy flow within a specific ecosystem.
Evaluate the impact of removing a top predator on the energy flow within a specific ecosystem.
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How does deforestation impact the nitrogen cycle?
How does deforestation impact the nitrogen cycle?
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How does ocean acidification relate to energy absorption in marine ecosystems?
How does ocean acidification relate to energy absorption in marine ecosystems?
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Why is biodiversity critical for maintaining stable energy flow in ecosystems?
Why is biodiversity critical for maintaining stable energy flow in ecosystems?
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Explain the effect of human-made climate change on evaporation rates in diverse ecosystems.
Explain the effect of human-made climate change on evaporation rates in diverse ecosystems.