Earth Vocab

6 Written Questions

1. the process of runoff water moves downward through openings in the soil to replenish the groundwater
2. a discharge or release of pollutants into the air
3. process of converting nitrogen gas into nitrogen compounds that plants can absorb and use
4. coal, oil, and natural gas formed by the remains of ancient plants and animal life
5. conversion of nitrates in the soil by bacteria into nitrogen gas
6. having to do with breathing and the process of inhaling and exhaling

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. the process of wearing or grinding down something
   1. erosion
   2. respiration
   3. emission
   4. percolation
2. process by which plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars
   1. atmosphere
   2. percolation
   3. photosynthesis
   4. fossil fuels
3. the act or process of taking something (ex. breathing)
   1. consumption
   2. percolation
   3. emission
   4. combustion
4. the whole mass of air surrounding the Earth
   1. erosion
   2. emission
   3. combustion
   4. atmosphere
5. the act of burning something
   1. erosion
   2. consumption
   3. emission
   4. combustion

5 True/False Questions

1. mineralization → having to do with breathing and the process of inhaling and exhaling

   True        False

2. decay → the process of wearing or grinding down something

   True        False

3. Fertilizer → the process of wearing or grinding down something

   True        False

4. transpiration → having to do with breathing and the process of inhaling and exhaling

   True        False

5. eutrophication → rapid growth of algae in bodies of water, due to high levels of nitrogen and often phosphate

   True        False