Copy of 1.10 Mod Unit 1 Test (1/10/2025) 25-26

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In the carbon cycle, animals can release carbon back into the cycle through _ or through __.

decomposition....photosynthesis

burning....photosynthesis

respiriation.....decomposition

Which of the following is an example of human impact on the carbon cycle?

The burning of fossil fuels

The cutting down of trees for lumber

All of the above

The burning of fossil fuels releases which of the following gases into the atmosphere?

carbon dioxide

oxygen

nitrogen

What impact can deforestation have on the carbon cycle? Select 2 correct choices.

Carbon dioxide is released into the air as trees are burned

Photosynthesis increases, thereby increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.

The amount of nitrogen-fixing bacteria increases

Photosynthesis decreased, thereby increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.

Which of the following is the greatest concern regarding the use of fossil fuels?

polluted waters

increased runoff

climate change

Where is the largest carbon sink (storage) of carbon on earth located?

in the ocean

in freshwater

in the atmosphere

This is a way of describing all the carbon an individual, organization, or country puts into the atmosphere.

carbon source

carbon footprint

photosynthesis

What roles do plants and animals play in the carbon cycle?

Which organisms are essential for converting nitrogen to a usable form in the nitrogen cycle?

bacteria

animals

plants

How do human obtain the nitrogen they need for nucleic acids, amino acids, and enzymes?

From the food they eat

From the atmosphere

From bacteria

Identify the parts of the water cycle.

Word Bank: groundwater, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff, transpiration, condensation

Urban areas have a high percentage of impermeable surfaces such as roofs and roads. Which of the following changes would you expect to occur in the water cycle?

Increased runoff

Decreased evaporation

Increased condensation

Reflection: How are you feeling about what you've learned in Unit 1? What could Mrs. DeBarra do differently to help you learn?

In the carbon cycle, animals can release carbon back into the cycle through ___________ or through ____________.

decomposition....photosynthesis

burning....photosynthesis

respiriation.....decomposition

Which of the following is an example of human impact on the carbon cycle?

The burning of fossil fuels

The cutting down of trees for lumber

All of the above

The burning of fossil fuels releases which of the following gases into the atmosphere?

carbon dioxide

oxygen

nitrogen

What impact can deforestation have on the carbon cycle? Select 2 correct choices.

Carbon dioxide is released into the air as trees are burned

Photosynthesis increases, thereby increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.

The amount of nitrogen-fixing bacteria increases

Photosynthesis decreased, thereby increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.

Which of the following is the greatest concern regarding the use of fossil fuels?

polluted waters

increased runoff

climate change

Where is the largest carbon sink (storage) of carbon on earth located?

in the ocean

in freshwater

in the atmosphere

This is a way of describing all the carbon an individual, organization, or country puts into the atmosphere.

carbon source

carbon footprint

photosynthesis

Which organisms are essential for converting nitrogen to a usable form in the nitrogen cycle?

bacteria

animals

plants

How do human obtain the nitrogen they need for nucleic acids, amino acids, and enzymes?

From the food they eat

From the atmosphere

From bacteria

What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Evaporation 

Condensation

Precipitation

What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Transpiration

Precipitation

Groundwater

What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Precipitation

Runoff

Groundwater

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What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Urban areas have a high percentage of impermeable surfaces such as roofs and roads.  Which of the following changes would you expect to occur in the water cycle?

Increased runoff

Decreased evaporation

Increased condensation

What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Evaporation

Condensation

Precipitation

What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Evaporation 

Condensation

Precipitation

What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Transpiration

Precipitation

Groundwater

What part of the water cycle does this represent?

Precipitation

Runoff

Groundwater

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