Geochemical Cycles
This quiz covers various aspects of geochemical cycles, including their importance, components, and processes.
Questions
What is the primary driving force behind the movement of elements and compounds through geochemical cycles?
- Solar energy
- Gravitational forces
- Biological processes
- Radioactive decay
Which of the following is NOT a major component of the carbon cycle?
- Atmosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Biosphere
- Lithosphere
In the nitrogen cycle, the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants is known as:
- Nitrification
- Denitrification
- Nitrogen fixation
- Ammonification
The process by which water moves through the Earth's systems, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff, is referred to as:
- Hydrological cycle
- Water cycle
- Hydrologic cycle
- Water budget
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect?
- Carbon dioxide
- Methane
- Water vapor
- Nitrogen
The process by which rocks and minerals break down into smaller particles due to physical and chemical weathering is known as:
- Erosion
- Deposition
- Weathering
- Sedimentation
Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of organic matter?
- Coal
- Limestone
- Oil shale
- Peat
The process by which dissolved minerals are removed from water and deposited on land is known as:
- Precipitation
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Deposition
Which of the following is NOT a major reservoir of carbon in the Earth's system?
- Atmosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Biosphere
- Geosphere
The process by which organic matter is broken down by microorganisms, releasing nutrients back into the environment, is known as:
- Decomposition
- Nitrification
- Denitrification
- Ammonification
Which of the following is NOT a type of igneous rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock?
- Basalt
- Granite
- Sandstone
- Rhyolite
The process by which water seeps into the ground and becomes stored in aquifers is known as:
- Infiltration
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Precipitation
Which of the following is NOT a type of metamorphic rock formed from the alteration of existing rocks under high temperature and pressure?
- Slate
- Marble
- Limestone
- Gneiss
The process by which nutrients are cycled between living organisms and their environment is known as:
- Biogeochemical cycle
- Hydrological cycle
- Carbon cycle
- Nitrogen cycle
Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments?
- Sandstone
- Limestone
- Shale
- Igneous rock