Cycles of Matter Worksheet
Explore the fundamental cycles of matter, including the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, and their importance in sustaining life on Earth.
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Cycles of Matter Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which process is responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants?
Denitrification
Nitrification
Nitrogen fixation
Ammonification
2. Which of the following is a major reservoir for carbon on Earth?
The atmosphere
Oceans
Fossil fuels
All of the above
3. The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth is called the .
4. Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during the process of .
5. Decomposers play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting organic nitrogen back into .
6. Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from plants into the atmosphere.
True
False
7. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, have no significant impact on the carbon cycle.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle.
9. Describe how deforestation can impact the carbon cycle.
10. Analyze the provided diagram of the water cycle. Label at least three key processes shown.
