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Nutrient Cycling and Biogeochemical Cycles

Description: Nutrient Cycling and Biogeochemical Cycles Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient required by plants?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. Magnesium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Magnesium is a micronutrient required by plants, while nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are macronutrients.

The process by which nitrogen is converted from atmospheric nitrogen gas into a form that can be used by plants is called:

  1. Nitrogen fixation

  2. Nitrification

  3. Denitrification

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen gas is converted into ammonia, which can then be used by plants.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Nitrous oxide

  4. Oxygen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oxygen is not a greenhouse gas, while carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are.

The process by which organic matter is broken down into simpler compounds by microorganisms is called:

  1. Decomposition

  2. Nitrification

  3. Denitrification

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decomposition is the process by which organic matter is broken down into simpler compounds by microorganisms.

The process by which plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis is called:

  1. Carbon fixation

  2. Photorespiration

  3. Glycolysis

  4. Krebs cycle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon fixation is the process by which plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.

Which of the following is NOT a biogeochemical cycle?

  1. Carbon cycle

  2. Nitrogen cycle

  3. Phosphorus cycle

  4. Water cycle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The water cycle is a physical cycle, while the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and phosphorus cycle are biogeochemical cycles.

The process by which nitrogen gas is released back into the atmosphere from soil is called:

  1. Nitrogen fixation

  2. Nitrification

  3. Denitrification

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Denitrification is the process by which nitrogen gas is released back into the atmosphere from soil.

Which of the following is NOT a limiting nutrient in marine ecosystems?

  1. Nitrogen

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Potassium

  4. Iron


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Potassium is not a limiting nutrient in marine ecosystems, while nitrogen, phosphorus, and iron are.

The process by which plants take in nutrients from the soil is called:

  1. Absorption

  2. Transpiration

  3. Photosynthesis

  4. Respiration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Absorption is the process by which plants take in nutrients from the soil.

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient required by animals?

  1. Carbon

  2. Hydrogen

  3. Oxygen

  4. Nitrogen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nitrogen is a macronutrient required by plants, but not by animals.

The process by which organic matter is converted into fossil fuels is called:

  1. Decomposition

  2. Nitrification

  3. Denitrification

  4. Fossilisation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fossilisation is the process by which organic matter is converted into fossil fuels.

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Methane

  3. Nitrous oxide

  4. Water vapor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Water vapor is not a greenhouse gas, while carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide are.

The process by which plants release oxygen into the atmosphere during photosynthesis is called:

  1. Carbon fixation

  2. Photorespiration

  3. Glycolysis

  4. Krebs cycle


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Photorespiration is the process by which plants release oxygen into the atmosphere during photosynthesis.

Which of the following is NOT a biogeochemical cycle?

  1. Carbon cycle

  2. Nitrogen cycle

  3. Phosphorus cycle

  4. Oxygen cycle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The oxygen cycle is a physical cycle, while the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and phosphorus cycle are biogeochemical cycles.

The process by which nitrogen gas is released back into the atmosphere from soil is called:

  1. Nitrogen fixation

  2. Nitrification

  3. Denitrification

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Denitrification is the process by which nitrogen gas is released back into the atmosphere from soil.

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