Cycling of Matter Quiz

Chemical substances obtained from the environment for life processes (correct)

Gaseous substances necessary for respiration

Elements that make up the bodies of organisms

Substances providing mass and space for organisms

To ensure there is no long-term drain on Earth’s nutrients (correct)

To decrease the availability of nutrients for organisms

To prevent water loss in the ecosystem

To increase the concentration of nutrients in the environment

Evaporation of water through pores in the leaves of plants (correct)

Condensation of water vapor into clouds

Runoff of water into rivers and lakes

Precipitation of water onto the Earth's surface

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